When you or someone you love is struggling, finding help shouldn’t feel overwhelming. But for many families, it does. Long waits, confusing coverage, and uncertainty about what’s actually included can make a hard moment even harder.
That’s why your CaliforniaChoice plan is built to do more than offer choice. It’s designed to support your whole health, including your mental and emotional well-being.
As a CaliforniaChoice member, you already have access to a wide range of health plans—up to seven carriers and 100+ coverage options, including:
- Anthem Blue Cross (20+ options, including HMOs, PPOs, and HSAs)
- Health Net (17 HMOs)
- Kaiser Permanente (17 HMOs and HSAs)
- Sharp Health Plan (10 options, including HMOs and an HSA)
- Sutter Health Plan (nine options, including HMOs and HSAs)
- UnitedHealthcare (25 HMOs)
- Western Health Advantage (a dozen options, including HMOs and HSAs)
But here’s what many members don’t realize:
Every ACA-compliant plan through CaliforniaChoice includes mental health and substance use support.
That means services like counseling, therapy, and other behavioral health treatments are already part of your coverage. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or supporting a family member through something more serious, you have options.
Just as important, these benefits are designed to be accessible. Under the Affordable Care Act, mental health care is covered at the same level as medical care. So you can expect similar copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs. That means no added barriers when you need care the most. Because taking care of your mental health isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Your plan also includes preventive services and ongoing support for managing chronic conditions. With CaliforniaChoice, you’re covered not just in moments of crisis, but every step of the way.
Take a moment to check in on your coverage and yourself.
If your needs have changed, you can explore new options during your next open enrollment. Certain life events—like a move, a new job, or changes in your family—may also qualify you to update your coverage sooner. If you’re unsure where to start, your HR team can help guide you.
The full list of Essential Health Benefits under the ACA can be found at HealthCare.gov.