Systemwide Human Resources is working with UC’s benefit plan carriers to ensure their readiness to meet the needs of those affected by the devastating wildfires in Northern and Southern California. 

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If you need extra assistance, please contact your plan directly (contact information is here and below). Customer service representatives will do their best to offer the help you need as quickly as possible.

Replacing lost prescriptions

If you have lost an essential prescription medication in the fire, you or your pharmacy may call your pharmacy benefits administrator and request an emergency supply. You may also request a change of address for your home delivery, or a transfer to pick up your prescription at a network pharmacy.

Seeking medical, dental or vision care

If your medical facility is closed due to the fires, or if you have left the area and are unable to see your usual medical or dental provider, please call your plan’s customer service representative for help finding a provider near you.

Any VSP member in need of eye care and/or replacement glasses due to the wildfires can call VSP Member Services at 800-877-7195 and have their VSP benefits reinstated regardless of eligibility.

Emotional health support

There are a number of options available to those who need emotional support coping with stress and loss caused by the wildfires. Please contact your Faculty and Staff Assistance Program or your behavioral health plan for a referral.  

Claims for loss of life or property, disability

UC faculty or staff in Northern California who have an auto, homeowner or renter’s policy with California Casualty and have been forced to evacuate their home, suffered smoke damage, or suffered other fire related damage, please call 800-800-9410. Press 4 when prompted or remain on the line to be transferred to a claims specialist who will quickly assist you.

If you are a UC employee impacted by the fires and you have a current disability claim, Liberty Mutual will support you by:

  • Exercising leniency with regard to providing notice of loss, proof of loss, medical record due dates, and appeal deadlines
  • Accepting a verbal change-of-address (with appropriate information to establish identity)
  • Offering option to activate direct deposit for short-term disability
  • Waiving the 10 day waiting period for stop payment procedures and reissuance of benefits

Liberty Mutual will send a special email message to claimants (who have provided an email address) covering the above information and providing alternate contact information.

Prudential stands ready to assist with any life or AD&D claim issues that might need special handling of any kind.

Contact information for UC plans

PPO plans

  • Medical (Anthem): 844-437-0486
  • Behavioral health (Anthem): 844-792-5141 
  • Pharmacy (OptumRx): 855-489-0651 (Core, UC Care, UC Health Savings Plan); 855-798-4682 (UC High Option, UC Medicare PPO)

HMO plans

  • Medical and pharmacy:
    • Health Net Blue & Gold: 800-539-4072
    • Health Net Seniority Plus: 800-443-0815
    • Kaiser Permanente: 800-464-4000
    • Kaiser Senior Advantage: 800-443-0815
    • Western Health Advantage (WHA): 888-563-2252
  • Behavioral health:
    • Optum Behavioral Health (Health Net Blue & Gold, Kaiser Permanente, WHA): 888-440-8225
    • Kaiser: Call your local clinic

 Other plans

  • Delta Dental: 800-777-5854 (PPO); 800-422-4234 (HMO)
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP): 866-240-8344
  • California Casualty: 800-800-9410
  • Liberty Mutual: 800-838-4461
  • Prudential: 800-524-0542