Your HEALTHmatters

Welcome to Your HEALTHmatters—our member blog that makes keeping up with the latest health news easy! This is where you’ll find the latest benefit information, tips and resources for a healthy, happy you! The top stories are highlighted with images, and you can find more stories listed under them. To read a story, just click the headline or the "Read more" link.

If you have questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your healthcare provider.

Top Stories

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  • Water Safety Is For Kids of All Ages

    Jun 24, 2026, 2:46 PM
    Water safety matters — in the bathtub, at the pool, and around beaches and lakes. Keep your whole family safe by following these water safety tips.

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  • Support For Mental Health

    Jun 24, 2026, 2:57 PM
    Taking care of your mental health helps you handle stress, be happier and achieve your goals. You pay $0 for support services like talk therapy, medicines and more.

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Member Materials in Different Languages and Formats

If your preferred language is not English, language assistance services are available to you at no cost. You can also get materials for free in other formats, such as large print, braille and/or audio.
Download and view or print copies online at www.hpsm.org/member-handbooks.
Order printed copies and copies in other formats by calling Member Services or the CareAdvantage Unit at the numbers below. There is no cost for the call.

Medi-Cal, HealthWorx and ACE members

Call Member Services

Local: 650-616-2133 or
Toll-free: 1-800-750-4776
TTY: 1-800-735-2929 or dial 7-1-1
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

CareAdvantage members

Call the CareAdvantage Unit
Local: 650-616-2174 or
Toll-free: 1-866-880-0606
TTY: 1-800-735-2929 or dial 7-1-1
Monday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

YOUR MEMBER MATERIALS INCLUDE:

Member Handbook A detailed summary of your coverage that helps you to both understand and use your benefits and services. It also explains your rights and responsibilities. If you have questions about your benefits, go to www. hpsm.org/member-handbooks or call the numbers above. A printed copy of the Member Handbook, including your rights and responsibilities can be requested by phone or by emailing MemberServicesSupport@hpsm.org.

Provider Directory A list of all the providers that are accepted by your plan (including doctors, specialists and pharmacies). To find a provider near you, search the online Provider Directory (updated weekly) at www.hpsm.org/directorysearch or call the numbers above. A printed copy of the Provider Directory can be requested by phone or by emailing providerdirectoryrequests@hpsm.org.
Formulary A list of covered medicines that is updated at least monthly and includes information on how to use your medication coverage. If you have questions about which medications HPSM covers, you can get answers using HPSM’s online formularies at www.hpsm.org/medication-benefits. You can also look up medications, copayments or limits for specific medications. Or you can get information about your medication benefits by calling the phone numbers above. You can request a paper copy of the Formulary by phone or by emailing formularyrequests@hpsm.org.