Published February 2024
UCSF and Anthem Reach Agreement
UC Health has reached a preliminary agreement with Anthem Blue Cross that will allow UCSF Health physicians, hospitals and clinics to remain in Anthem's provider network. This means you may continue to make appointments and receive care from UCSF Health with no changes.
We are grateful that there should not be disruption for our patients, and you will be able to continue receiving care from the physicians, hospitals and clinics of your choice. Thank you for trusting us with your care.
Frequently asked questions
- How long will the new agreement be for?
The new agreement will be for a four-year term.
- If my care team or physician told me I may need to take action to avoid impacts to my care at UCSF Health, do I still need to do anything?
No, if you received communication from your care team indicating you should complete a Continuity of Care request, you may disregard it as these documents are no longer required.
- Does this change anything for UC employees, students or retirees who have UC-sponsored health insurance
The new agreement and the recently concluded negotiations are unrelated to the continuing in-network availability of UC Health facilities and providers for UC employees, UC students with UC SHIP coverage, UC medical residents and clinical fellows in the Anthem UC Medical Residents and Fellows PPO plan or UC retirees. Their health plans are governed by separate UC-Anthem Blue Cross agreements.
The new agreement with Anthem Blue Cross does enable continued UC care access for our medical residents, clinical fellows and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland employees.
How to reach us
Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at (888) 689-8273.