[UCRRA] UC Medical Plan Resources for Women’s Health

[Cristina Otegui]

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May 1, 2026

To:

UCR Emeriti & Retirees



From:

UCR Retirement Center on behalf of UCR Central HR Benefits Office



Re:

*UC Medical Plan Resources for Women’s Health*




In recognition of National Women’s Health Month in May 2026, this
communication highlights resources available to support women in
prioritizing good health and wellbeing. The following resources are offered
through UC’s medical plans and also open to the public.



*UC Blue & Gold HMO - Health Net*

·       *Special May 7 webinar* on the latest updates in Women’s Health is
offered by Health Net. Registration and additional information are
available by clicking on the banner at the top of landing page of Health
Net microsite <https://uc.healthnetcalifornia.com/>.

   - A Women’s Health page will be added to the microsite in early May.



*UC PPO Plans*

   - Resources are available on the UC PPO Women's Health
   <https://facultystaffppo.universityofcalifornia.edu/ppo/womens-health>
    page.



*UC Medicare PPO Plans*

   - Resources are available on the UC Medicare PPO Women's Health
   <https://medicaresupplement.universityofcalifornia.edu/med/news/womens-health#holistic>
    page.



*Kaiser HMO and Kaiser Senior Advantage Plans*

Resources are available at:

   - Kaiser Northern California Women's Health
   <https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/health-wellness/womens-health>
   - Kaiser Southern California Women's Health
   <https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/southern-california/health-wellness/womens-health>



*Optum Behavioral Health*

Kaiser non-Medicare members may visit:

   - Women's Health <https://optumwellbeing.com/WHS_WomensHealth/en-US>
   - Menopause resources
   <https://optumwellbeing.com/search_result/en-US?q=menopause>



Community may visit:

   - A virtual community resource hub at yousupported.com
   <https://optumwellbeing.com/en-US> and scroll to Women’s Health and
Perimenopause,
   menopause and Mental Health
   <https://optumwellbeing.com/search_result/en-US?q=menopause>
   - The 2026 Content Calendar
   <https://cdn.optumwellbeing.com/pdf/WHS_2026_Topical_Calendar.pdf> for
   monthly topics



UC Locations may visit:



The Employer Engagement and Resource Toolkits
<https://optumwellbeing.com/sec_EmployerEngagementToolkits/en-US> page, *enter
11280* to review the monthly topic. Attached is the flyer on Women’s
Health.



*UC Medicare Choice*

   - Women’s Health resources are available on the UHC Health and Wellness
   <https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics> page.
   UnitedHealthcare is working to add a link to the microsite for this
   resource, which will go live soon.



Health and Wellness resources available throughout the year can be
found at Wellness
at UC
<https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/work-life-support/support-for-you-and-your-family/wellness-at-uc/>.
Additionally, Calm Health—an enhanced app with access to digital mental
health programs and curated Calm content—is available at no cost as a plan
benefit through Optum Behavioral Health for Kaiser non‑Medicare CA HMO
members <https://www.liveandworkwell.com/en/member/11280> and through
UnitedHealthcare
for UC Medicare Choice members
<https://retiree.uhc.com/uc/coverage-and-benefits/additional-benefits-and-programs>
.
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