Did you know blood pressure checks are a Medi-Cal benefit?

San Francisco Health Plan encourages you to get your blood pressure checked regularly to help you and your doctor know if you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Diagnosis

You can find out if you have hypertension by having your blood pressure checked regularly. Once you have it, it can often last a lifetime.

If your reading is between 120/80 and 139/89 mmHg, you could have pre-hypertension. This means that you don’t have high blood pressure now, but may develop it in the future.

Some people have higher blood pressure in a provider’s office than they do the rest of the time. You can find out if this is true for you by having your blood pressure read in a pharmacy, or by using a home blood pressure cuff. You should write down the results and share them with your provider.

Sources:
What Is High Blood Pressure? (NIH)
High Blood Pressure (MedlinePlus)

More Help from SFHP

  • Customer Service: If you need help or have questions, call SFHP Customer Service at 1(415) 547-7800, 1(800) 288-5555 (toll-free), or 711 (TTY), Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm.
  • Interpreter Services: You can get an interpreter in-person or by phone for your health visits. When you make an appointment, ask for an interpreter at the same time.
  • Need a Ride? SFHP can help you get transportation to any medical appointment covered by Medi-Cal. Ask your provider or call Customer Service.
  • Interested in Medi-Cal Benefits? See if you or your family can get Medi-Cal through SFHP.

Learn more about your covered Medi-Cal benefits and services.