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Many of us need help navigating the health care system.  The UCSB Health Care Facilitator (HCF) Program is here to help you understand the UC-sponsored medical, dental and vision plans and assist if you have a problem you cannot solve.  The program is open to staff, faculty and retirees. 

 

 

Open Enrollment for 2025 starts on Halloween 10/31

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To contact us, select "Health Care Facilitator" below or submit a request via "HR ServiceNow."

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The Health Care Facilitator
helps with...

  • Understanding how the UC-sponsored medical, dental, and vision health plans work and what is covered
  • Access to care concerns
  • Stopping bills for services that should be covered
  • Understanding how Medicare works with UC Insurance


The Health Care Facilitator will provide you the information and resources you need to take appropriate action. This is a confidential service. Your privacy is protected. Information you provide will not be shared without your permission.

Local Health Facilities 

Many of the answers to these questions can be found on your medical plan's website, or on the website of the medical group (or groups) to which your doctor belongs. Medical groups in Santa Barbara area include:

  • Cottage Hospital – UC Care members- Please do not assume all providers at Cottage Hospital are UC Select Tier 1, check Anthems provider directory to confirm if provider is UC Select Tier 1, Tier 2 Anthem Preferred or out-of-network prior to booking appointments.
  • Anthem Doctor directory


  Medical Group Affiliation: If you belong to an HMO, your Primary Care Physician will usually refer you to physicians in the same group. This information is only a general guide. There may be more pertinent information you should consider prior to choosing your doctor on the health plan provider directory website. 

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Health Care Facilitator YouTube Videos

The HCF program is here to help you with video explanations of the plans, rate calculating tools for retirees, medical plan availability across California and beyond, and more: 

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