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Covering Dependents Outside of California
Covering Dependents Outside of California
When a dependent goes to college, has a new job, or when you work remotely outside of California, it is time to change your medical plan. Because Kaiser of California and UC Blue & Gold HMO medical plans only offer coverage within the state, this page is to help you understand which benefit plans provide the coverage you or your loved ones need when you move out of state.
UC offers three medical plans but only one dental and one vision plan that offers coverage outside California.
You can find information about PostDoc benefits below as well.
Medical Plans Available Outside of HMO Geographic Coverage
Medical Plans Available Outside of HMO Geographic Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross administrates the three medical plans. Delta Dental administers the dental plan and VSP administers the vision plan. It is essential to check the plan providers' list.
When living or traveling outside of the United States, all medical claims are handled through Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core program.
UC Care Plan
UC Care Plan
UC Health Saving Plan
UC Health Saving Plan
UC PPO Plans Prescription Drugs
See the 2025 Formulary for more details about your Navitus prescription drug coverage.
Navitus customer service number: (833) 837-4308
Get Help
Get Help
If you want help finding a provider or have questions, call Anthem Health Guide toll-free at (844) 437-0486, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Pacific).
The Delta Dental PPO plan, available worldwide, provides you and your family with the flexibility to choose any licensed dentist or specialist. Your share of the cost of services depends on whether you use a dentist in Delta Dental’s PPO network or an out-of-network dentist.
The allowances and copays below apply to providers within the VSP network. Check out vsp.com to find your VSP network doctor. If you choose to see an out-of-network provider, you’ll likely pay higher out-of-pocket costs and you’ll need to submit a claim.
Making the change
Making the change
You have 31 days from the date you or your dependent moved outside of the coverage area to make the medical plan change. The new medical plan's coverage starts the date that you or your dependent left the HMO plan's service area.
For Dependents
For Dependents
Please complete and submit a Benefit Eform on the UCPath Portal.
There is no need to provide your dependent's new address.
For Employees
For Employees
Employees must change their home address on UCPath Portal before submitting Benefit Eform. Log into your UCPath account to update your home address.
Please complete and submit a Benefit Eform
Out of State Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits
Out of State Postdoctoral Scholar Benefits
New Postdocs who live outside of California should enroll in the Health Net PPO plan provided by Gallagher. Health Net has partnered with a network of doctors that will provide the same coverage as in California. For additional information, see Health Net PPO Summary of Benefits (PDF) on out of state access.
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