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Wellness resources

These member resources and services are designed to help support you on the journey to your best health.

Talk with an Advocate

Connect with an Advocate by phone or on the UnitedHealthcare® app to get the information you need, when you need it. Specially trained Advocates are here to help you: 

  • Understand your benefits 
  • Make more informed health care decisions 
  • Access the care that fits your needs

Available Monday through Friday during business hours, Advocates can help answer questions or find answers for you, which may help save you money and lead to better health outcomes.

Advocate4Me member support


Advocate4Me services should not be used for emergency or urgent care needs. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The information provided through Advocate services is for informational purposes only and provided as part of your health plan. Wellness nurses, coaches and other representatives cannot diagnose problems or recommend treatment and are not a substitute for your doctor’s care. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. Advocate services are not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. 

Behavioral Health Solutions

Access our large network of nearby behavioral health providers with options for either in-person or virtual care. The behavioral health benefit offers support for alcohol and drug use recovery, depression, anxiety and stress, coping with grief and loss, relationship difficulties, compulsive habits and disorders and medication management.

Learn more by calling the toll-free member phone number on your health plan ID card or visiting liveandworkwell.com. Access code: calpers

Connect with a doctor now

Whether on your computer via myuhc.com® or on your mobile device* via the UnitedHealthcare® app, Virtual Visits lets you and your covered family members video chat with a doctor 24/7. With Virtual Visits, doctors can diagnose a wide range of non-emergency medical conditions such as bladder/urinary tract infections, bronchitis, coughing, migraine/headache, pink eye, sinus problems and more.

Benefits are available when services are delivered through a Designated Virtual Network Provider: Optum Virtual Care, Amwell, Doctor On Demand or Teladoc. Your $15 office visit copay applies. 

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Virtual Visits phone and video chat with a doctor are not an insurance product, health care provider or a health plan. Unless otherwise required, benefits are available only when services are delivered through a Designated Virtual Network Provider. Virtual Visits are not intended to address emergency or life-threatening medical conditions and should not be used in those circumstances. Services may not be available at all times or in all locations, or for all members. Check your benefit plan to determine if these benefits are available. 

Caring support throughout your pregnancy

If you’re thinking about having a baby or have one on the way, maternity support provides information and resources on everything from pregnancy planning to postpartum care.

Designed for all parents, no matter what the pregnancy journey looks like, maternity support includes 24/7 access to online courses covering:

  • Trimester benchmarks
  • Nutrition and exercise during pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Postpartum care

Maternity support is here with a bundle of resources to help promote better health.

Maternity support

The information provided under Maternity Support is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical and/or nutritional advice. Participants should consult an appropriate health care professional to determine what may be right for them. If you believe you may have an emergency medical condition you should seek immediate care at an emergency department or call 9-1-1. Employers are responsible for ensuring that any wellness programs they offer to their employees comply with applicable state and/or federal law, including, but not limited to, GINA, ADA and HIPAA wellness regulations, which in many circumstances contain maximum incentive threshold limits for all wellness programs combined that are generally limited to 30 percent of the cost of self-only coverage of the lowest-cost plan, as well as obligations for employers to provide certain notices to their employees. Employers should discuss these issues with their own legal counsel.

Connect to resources for support

Sometimes life can present real challenges – from not having enough food for you and your family to not being able to make ends meet to not being sure if you have a home to live in. It’s not always easy to reach out for help, or even know where to begin to find it. Now you can connect to local programs and services that are available to you at $0 or reduced cost at uhc.com/communityresources.

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We can help you maintain a healthier lifestyle

We can help you or a family member manage a chronic condition and maintain a healthier lifestyle. Our programs offer education, self-care guidance and lifestyle suggestions. They include:

  • Taking Charge of Your Asthma®
  • Taking Charge of Your Diabetes
  • Taking Charge of Your Heart Health and Coronary Artery Disease
  • Taking Charge of Your Heart Health for Congestive Heart Failure
  • Stop Smoking

Healthier habits, healthier lifestyle

Real Appeal® is a proven weight management program designed to help you get healthier and stay healthier. Available to you and eligible family members at no additional cost as part of your benefits, Real Appeal includes:  

  • Guidance from an online coach who leads group sessions and provides support tailored to your unique lifestyle 
  • Set achievable nutrition, exercise and weight management goals that keep you motivated to create lasting change. Track your progress from your daily dashboard, too 
  • After attending your first live group session, you will receive a Success Kit with tools and resources like weight and food scales, a portion plate, and access to online fitness classes.  

Real Appeal

Real Appeal is a voluntary weight management program that is offered to eligible members at no additional cost as part of their benefit plan. The information provided under this program is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical and/or nutritional advice. Participants should consult an appropriate health care professional to determine what may be right for them. Results, if any, may vary. Any items/tools that are provided may be taxable and participants should consult an appropriate tax professional to determine any tax obligations they may have from receiving items/tools under the program.

Get in on UHC Rewards

With UnitedHealthcare Rewards, you can earn rewards for reaching program goals and completing one-time activities. The reward activities you want to take part of are up to you — same goes for ways to spend your earnings. 

Included in your health plan at no additional cost, UHC Rewards offers a variety of actions that lead to rewards and are also designed to help inspire healthier habits. 

  • Personalize how you earn by choosing the activities that are right for you 
  • Connect a tracker and get access to even more reward activities 
  • Earn dollars while you sleep  
  • Take a simple health survey and earn rewards 
  • Get rewarded for completing a biometric screening 
  • Earn rewards for many things you may already be doing — like walking the dog, biking to work, practicing yoga and more. If your device tracks it you can earn when you hit program goals 

UnitedHealthcare Rewards

UnitedHealthcare Rewards is a voluntary program. The information provided under this program is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be nor should be construed as medical advice. You should consult an appropriate health care professional before beginning any exercise program and/or to determine what may be right for you. Receiving an activity tracker, certain credits and/or rewards and/or purchasing an activity tracker with earnings may have tax implications. You should consult with an appropriate tax professional to determine if you have any tax obligations under this program, as applicable. If any fraudulent activity is detected (e.g., misrepresented physical activity), you may be suspended and/or terminated from the program. If you are unable to meet a standard related to health factor to receive a reward under this program, you might qualify for an opportunity to receive the reward by different means. You may call us toll-free at 1-866-230-2505 or at the number on your health plan ID card, and we will work with you (and, if necessary, your doctor) to find another way for you to earn the same reward. Rewards may be limited due to incentive limits under applicable law. Components subject to change. This program is not available for fully insured members in Hawaii, Vermont and Puerto Rico nor available to level funded members in District of Columbia, Hawaii, Vermont and Puerto Rico.

It helps to have someone to talk to

Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers access to personalized support, resources and no-cost referrals. It’s confidential one-on-one help from a master's-level specialist.

EAP helps you and your family with a range of issues, including: 

  • Address depression, stress, anxiety or substance use issues 
  • Improve relationships at home or work 
  • Work through emotional issues or grief 
  • Get legal or financial assistance 
  • Find support for child and elder care services 

EAP coordinators are available 24/7 for confidential conversations and referrals. 

Employee assistance program

The material provided through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is for informational purposes only. EAP staff cannot diagnose problems or suggest treatment. EAP is not a substitute for your doctor’s care. Employees are encouraged to discuss with their doctor how the information provided may be right for them. Your health information is kept confidential in accordance with the law. EAP is not an insurance program and may be discontinued at any time. Due to the potential for a conflict of interest, legal consultation will not be provided on issues that may involve legal action against UnitedHealthcare or its affiliates, or any entity through which the caller is receiving these services directly or indirectly (e.g., employer or health plan). This program and its components may not be available in all states or for all group sizes and is subject to change. Coverage exclusions and limitations may apply.