Medicare plans
UC’s Medicare plans for retirees and their eligible family members who live in California include Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans.
The Medicare Coordinator Program (through Via Benefits) is for retirees and their families who are eligible for Medicare and live in another state. Learn more about Medicare Open Enrollment through Via Benefits.
Kaiser Senior Advantage
Insured by Kaiser Permanente
Medicare Advantage HMO plan with low, predictable costs for integrated care within the Kaiser network.
UC Medicare Choice
Insured by UnitedHealthcare
Medicare Advantage PPO plan with low out-of-pocket costs that offers access to in- and out-of-network providers. Learn more about what’s changing for UC Medicare Choice PPO members who see UCSF Health providers.
UC Medicare PPO
Administered by Anthem and Navitus
Medicare Supplement PPO plan with variable costs that offers access to Medicare providers without need for referrals.
UC Medicare PPO without Rx
Administered by Anthem
Medicare Supplement PPO plan with no prescription drug coverage.
UC High Option Supplement to Medicare
Administered by Anthem and Navitus
Medicare Supplement PPO plan with a higher premium for 100% coverage of Medicare-covered costs.
Non-Medicare Plans
UC’s five non-Medicare plans are available for retirees and/or family members who aren’t eligible for Medicare. If your family includes Medicare and non-Medicare members, see information for Medicare split families.
UC Blue & Gold HMO
Insured by Health Net/Partner plan to UC Medicare Choice PPO
Low, predictable costs, with access to UC Health providers.
Kaiser HMO
Insured by Kaiser Permanente/Partner plan to Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage
Low, predictable costs for integrated care within the Kaiser network.
UC Health Savings Plan
Administered by Anthem and Navitus/Can partner with any UC Medicare plan
Higher out-of-pocket costs. Paired with a Health Savings account with a UC contribution so you can build tax-free savings.
UC Care
Administered by Anthem and Navitus/Partner plan to UC Medicare PPO
Higher premium for choice of provider tiers, with low costs for UC Health providers.
CORE
Administered by Anthem and Navitus/Partner plan to UC Medicare PPO
Higher deductible plan offered at no premium cost.