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Note: We make every effort to keep this list as accurate as we can for our larger health plans. Even so, it is possible that not every health plan and circumstance is addressed here. You can obtain the most accurate and timely information by calling your health plan or employer benefits department and confirming your coverage level when choosing a PAMF physician.

Last updated: January 28, 2008

HMO/POS Plans

  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna USAccess
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Choice II POS
  • Aetna Elect Choice (POS)
  • Aetna Managed Choice (POS)

  • Blue Cross California Care HM

  • Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Shield POS

  • Cigna Commercial HMO
  • Cigna Commercial POS
  • Cigna Network HMO
  • Cigna Network POS
  • Cigna Open Access Plus

  • Great West HMO
  • Great West Open Access
  • Great West POS

  • Health Net HMO
  • Health Net Elect POS
  • Health Net Elect Open Access POS
  • Health Net Select POS

  • PacifiCare Signature Value HMO
  • PacifiCare Signature POS (For patients who have chosen a PAMF PCP)

  • United Healthcare Select Plus POS

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Medicare HMO Plans

  • Health Net Seniority Plus

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PPOs/Other Plans

  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Aetna Open Access Elect Choice PPO
  • Aetna Open Access Managed PPOChoice
  • Aetna Traditional Choice
  • Aetna National Advantage Plan (NAP)

  • Beech Street PPO

  • Blue Cross Freedom Blue Regional PPO
  • Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO
  • Blue Cross Power Care Advantage PPO
  • Blue Cross Heath Fund PPO

  • Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Shield Three Choice Plan (Stanford University Employees)

  • Cigna PPO
  • Cigna EPO

  • Great West PPO

  • Health Net Options PPO
  • Health Net Quick Net PPO

  • Interplan PPO

  • PacifiCare Signature Options PPO
  • PacifiCare Signature Value EPO

  • PERSCare & PERSChoice

  • Physicians Foundation for Medical Care

  • SutterSelect PPO and EPO

  • United Healthcare Options PPO
  • United Healthcare Select and Select Plus
  • United Healthcare EPO
  • United Healthcare Choice
  • United Healthcare Choice Plus
Special note for POS, PPO, and indemnity plans not listed:

You always have a choice of seeing a physician who is not listed in the PPO or POS directory. A copay and/or deductible may apply. Consult your benefits summary for details.

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Additional Information


* Your health plan may have a specific process for seeing a specialist. Many health plans require your primary care physician to refer you to a specialist, while others allow you to self-refer. Before making an appointment with a specialist, please check with your health plan to ensure the visit will be covered.

* We make every effort to keep this list as accurate as we can for our larger health plans. Even so, it is possible that not every health plan and circumstance is addressed here. You can obtain the most accurate and timely information by calling your health plan or employer benefits department and confirming your coverage level when choosing a PAMF physician.

* Some examples of health plans for which we are not a preferred provider are: BCE/Emergis, CCN, Coventry, First Health, Multiplan and PHCS. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive.

* The employer list can change at any time, patients should confirm with their employer's administrator if PAMF is a preferred provider for their employer.
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Psychiatry and Behavioral Health patients: Participating plans include Aetna Behavioral Health, Blue Cross/California Care and Health Net/MHN.

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