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.

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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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$0 For Rides To Your Healthcare Visits

Not having a ride shouldn’t keep you from going to your or your child’s approved healthcare visits! HPSM Medi-Cal members with no other form of transportation can use the HPSM Ride Benefit. Get to approved healthcare visits and back home safely at no cost.

Follow these Ride Quick Tips when you book your ride:

18 or older

1. Call American Logistics (AL) at 1-844-856-4389 at least two business days before your or your child's appointment.

2. Be ready with your information:

  • Your or your child’s HPSM member ID and your phone number
  • Date and time of your or your child’s appointment
  • Pickup address and where you’re going

3. If you have a child, bring a car seat or booster if your child needs it. The ride service does not provide them.

4. If you asked for a return ride, call AL right after your visit. A driver will pick you up and drive you home.

Under 18

You can get rides to certain types of services on your own (see page 8). Call HPSM Member Services at 1-800-750-4776 or 650-616-2133 (TTY: call 1-800-735-2929 or 7-1-1). Tell them you need a ride and ask for minor consent services. They will arrange the ride with American Logistics.

Call center hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Learn more about the HPSM Ride Benefit, such as how to order a special ride (like a wheelchair van) and how to get ready for your ride.