Health Benefits
What is Contra Costa Health Plan?
Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP) is an HMO, or health maintenance organization. HMOs cover health services provided by a network of specific doctors and providers. In Contra Costa County, CCHP is the primary managed-care plan for people with Medi-Cal. You must first enroll in Medi-Cal to become a CCHP Medi-Cal member. CCHP also offers managed care to County employees and IHSS workers.
CCHP covers the cost of healthcare services for its members, including primary care, specialty care, and more.
CCHP currently provides health or dental coverage for more than 20% of Contra Costa County residents, including one in three children.
What are the benefits of CCHP?
- Members with Medi-Cal get healthcare services with no out-of-pocket costs under CCHP.
- CCHP addresses every aspect of care, including primary care (regular doctor's visits), specialty care for specific health needs, mental and behavioral health services, and more.
- CCHP members can receive care from an extensive network of community providers, from primary care providers to specialists.
What is covered under CCHP?
There are five groups of patients covered under CCHP. You should visit the member handbook for your particular plan to learn more about your plan's coverage details. In the handbook, you can find the summary of benefits, which explains what type of appointments, procedures and medicine the plan covers.
Temporary County Employees - Plan A2
Visit the Member Materials page for detailed information on making your plan work for you.