Employees are eligible for the chiropractic and acupuncture benefit under Optum Health if they are enrolled in any of the District's group medical plans. This coverage is offered as a CA Schools VEBA member benefit. The chiropractic and acupuncture coverage for the employee and their covered dependents is the same regardless of the group medical plan selected but the co-pay varies based on which medical plan you are enrolled in. The links below describe the coverage and co-pays:
Medical Plans with $10 co-pay for chiropractic/acupuncture:
Kaiser HMO
United Healthcare Performance HMO Network 1
Summary of Benefits $10 co-pay
Medical Plans with $20 co-pay for chiropractic/acupuncture
United Healthcare CS VEBA Alliance HMO $20
United Healthcare Performance HMO Network 3
Summary of Benefits $20 co-pay
Medical Plans with $30 co-pay for chiropractic/acupuncture:
United Healthcare CS VEBA Alliance Journey HMO
United Healthcare Harmony Journey HMO
UMR NexusACO Select Plus PPO
Summary of Benefits $30 co-pay
Optum Health Chiropractic/Acupuncture Benefit Overview (includes how to find a provider)
**Please Note: UMR NexusACO Select Plus PPO enrollees should first call the member services phone number on the back of their ID card when seeking chiropractic and/or acupuncture care.