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Get Medicare Parts A & B from San Francisco Health Plan
Proudly serving San Francisco for nearly 30 years, San Francisco Health Plan is the city’s #1 choice for Medi-Cal1.
Now, we can help you get Medicare + Medi-Cal all in one plan with SFHP Care Plus.
SFHP Care Plus brings Medi-Cal and Medicare Parts A and B2 together for people in San Francisco who are age 65 or older, or have certain disabilities.
As an SFHP Care Plus member, you get:
- $0 for all covered prescription drugs
- A personal care manager to help you get needed care
- Support in your language, including Cantonese, Mandarin, and Toisanese
- FREE extra benefits, including an over-the-counter (OTC) card to use on everyday health items
One Plan. One Card. More Benefits.
SFHP Care Plus brings together your Medi-Cal and Medicare Parts A & B benefits, including covered prescription drugs at $0.
It’s all in one plan, with one card, at no cost to you, plus $0 in-network care and no monthly premiums.
Use our Provider Directory to see which doctors and specialists are in the SFHP Care Plus network.
- $0 copay and $0 deductible for doctor and hospital visits
Find network pharmacies, check covered medications, and learn how SFHP Care Plus helps you get the prescriptions you need: sfhp.org/careplus-pharmacy.
- All covered prescriptions for $0 to help you manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
- $90/month for everyday health items like vitamins, aspirin, and first aid.
You can use the OTC Card at approved stores online or in person. Eligible members can also use this money for groceries and utilities.
We offer dental care through Liberty Dental and Medi-Cal Dental:
- $0 one extra annual exam
- $0 crowns, rebasing dentures, bridges
- Extra services may be covered under Medi-Cal Dental
Get eye care from VSP Vision Care providers in the "Advantage" Network:
- $0 annual routine eye exam
- Up to $300/year for glasses or contacts
Get the hearing care you need with SFHP Care Plus:
- $0 annual routine hearing exam
- Evaluations and fitting for hearing aids
- Up to $2,000 for hearing aids for both ears combined every year
Get acupuncture and chiropractic care with American Specialty Health (ASH):
- $0 for 24 extra acupuncture visits per year
- $0 for 12 extra chiropractic visits per year
- $50,000/year for emergency and urgent care outside the United States
- 24 one-way trips (church, recreation center, grocery store, etc.)3
Benefits listed are for 2027. Visit our Benefits page for current plan details.
Speak with one of our SFHP Care Plus Medicare Specialists
We can explain Medicare, Medi-Cal, and help you every step of the way.
SFHP Care Plus: Frequently Asked Questions
D-SNP is a type of Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, also known as a Medi-Medi plan. D-SNP is only offered to “dual eligible” people (those who have both Medicare and Medi-Cal).
Using both Medicare and Medi-Cal can be hard and confusing. A D-SNP health plan combines Medicare and Medi-Cal into one plan, making it simpler to get benefits and care.
SFHP Care Plus gives the same coverage as Medicare and Medi-Cal, PLUS extra benefits and services, and personalized care, all at no extra cost to you.
Yes, SFHP Care Plus is an HMO D-SNP plan. This means you must get care from doctors and hospitals in the SFHP Care Plus network.
SFHP Care Plus partners with providers from North East Medicare Services (NEMS), All American Medical Group (AAMG), and more.
Providers in the SFHP Care Plus network offer health care services in many languages and dialects, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Toisanese, Vietnamese, Burmese, Korean, Spanish, and Hindi.
If you need emergency care or out-of-area dialysis services, you can use providers outside of the SFHP Care Plus network. You can also get urgent care from out-of-network providers if you cannot access network providers within a reasonable time to address your urgent care needs.
If your providers (doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, etc.) are in the SFHP Care Plus network, you can keep seeing them and your care will be covered.
SFHP Care Plus partners with providers from North East Medicare Services (NEMS), All American Medical Group (AAMG), and more.
SFHP Care Plus also partners with several hospitals:
- California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
- Chinese Hospital
- UCSF Health Hyde Hospital (previously Saint Francis Memorial Hospital)
- UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital (previously St. Mary’s Medical Center)
- AHMC Seton Medical Center
If you need urgent or emergency care or out-of-area dialysis services, you can use providers outside of the SFHP Care Plus network.
Once you finish your Health Risk Assessment (HRA), you and your care team will work together to create a personalized or individualized care plan (ICP). Together, we can make sure you get the support you need.
You will get care from a team of experts that is coordinated by SFHP. Your SFHP Care Plus care manager will help you navigate your plan, your providers, and your services. Their mission is to make sure you get what you need.
You will not pay any monthly premiums for your health coverage, including the Medicare Part B premium, because you have Medi-Cal.
There is no yearly deductible or cost sharing for medical care. You will not lose any of your current Medi-Cal benefits. As a member of SFHP Care Plus you will get additional, no-cost coverage and benefits.
Starting in 2027, you will pay $0 for all covered prescription drugs. You will have no copay or out-of-pocket costs for covered prescription drugs. Please refer to the member handbook for more information.
SFHP Care Plus is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), also known as a Medi-Medi plan. If you qualify for both Medicare Parts A and B, and full-benefits Medi-Cal, you can enroll in SFHP Care Plus. Find out if you qualify for SFHP Care Plus.
Additional Resources
Find more information about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) at:
SFHP Care Plus Member Materials
Learn more about SFHP Care Plus and find helpful resources like the Summary of Benefits, Member Handbook, List of Covered Drugs, and Provider and Pharmacy Directory.
Medicare.gov
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS’s) website can inform you about the different types of Medicare health plans. Here you can research plans offered in your area and enroll in one online.
DHCS (California Department of Health Care Services)
Learn about plans for Medi-Medi (also known as "dual eligibles") using DHCS’s website. Here, you can learn about which plans are offered in your county and how to join.
National Council on Aging
This site has information about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP), what they offer, eligibility, their benefits, and key enrollment dates.
1Based on Dept. of Health Care Services Enrollment Reports as of 11/25.
2Parts A & B (Original Medicare) include doctor visits, lab tests, hospital stays, nursing care, and other basic and home care.
3Grocery, utility, and extra transportation benefits are part of a special supplemental program for the chronically ill. Not all members qualify.