Physical Health

Accolade supports all PPO members to live their healthiest life. No matter where you are in your health care journey, Accolade can support you and your family in making the best health care decisions possible and get you the care you need. Accolade’s unique combination of personalized service and clinical expertise allows us to support your medical and behavioral health care needs.

Accolade’s registered nurses take time to listen and understand your needs — whether it’s a health issue or other life circumstances that may be preventing you from getting the best care for you. They can help you find a specialist, coordinate care, prepare for your appointments, and answer billing questions. All Accolade nurses are supported by a team of pharmacists, medical directors, and claims and benefits specialists.

Connect with Accolade today for help with care and condition support. Call (866) 406-1182 (Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.–8 p.m. PT) or log on to the digital member portal at member.accolade.com. 

Connect with Accolade today for help with care and condition support. Call (866) 406-1182 (Monday–Friday, 5 a.m.–8 p.m. PT) or log on to the digital member portal at member.accolade.com.

Behavioral health: Accolade can connect you with behavioral health experts that can help you with a wide range of needs. Accolade can answer your questions and help explain your benefits so you know which programs are free and which may have a fee.

Condition management: Accolade provides extensive support for all acute and chronic conditions. From condition education and finding a great specialist to helping schedule appointments and coordinating your care, Accolade provides support throughout your health care journey. Accolade can work with your providers to help find the right treatment plan for you.

Case management: Members with complex care needs, including high-risk pregnancy, cancer and transplant, will receive specialized support from Accolade-certified case managers. Their goal is to understand your unique situation and create simplicity, making it easier for you to manage your health.

Prescription support: Accolade can help identify cost savings opportunities, manage multiple medications, and help you to understand and follow the recommended course of treatment.

Maternity: Accolade’s maternity management program provides you with personalized educational materials to support your specific needs at any point in your journey — fertility, pregnancy, birth and post-natal care, including lactation consulting. Your Accolade women’s health nurse is available to answer questions and further assist you in preparing for the birth experience and taking care of a new baby, including adding your child to your health plan.

Pre-admission and post-discharge: Accolade provides education and support prior to a hospital stay so that you will know what to expect. Accolade nurses provide follow-up during hospitalization and also reach out after discharge to answer any questions and ensure you understand the next steps.

Treatment decision support: Accolade encourages a shared decision-making model, which means they help you to fully understand your diagnostic and treatment options. This allows you to make a decision that is a good fit for you and your family. Accolade can also help you find a doctor for a second opinion so that you can feel more confident about your decision. Learn more about treatment decision support.

Nurse triage: Clinical support from nurses is available 24/7. Accolade nurses can triage and educate you about your symptoms. They can also help you choose the right level of care and explore options such as urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, or the emergency room.

Lifestyle coaching: Accolade can help you create a care plan that is easy to follow and simplify existing health care needs. Alongside the medical care you may be receiving, having a care plan in place may help to prevent or stabilize chronic conditions. Accolade can also help you take steps towards positive behavior changes (stress management, exercise, tobacco cessation, etc.). 

Lark: The Lark digital coach is available 24/7 to help you eat better, move more, and stress less to accomplish your health goals. Go to lark.com and select Get Started to see if you're a candidate for the program.

UC Campus Diabetes Prevention Programs: The campus-based program features clinically proven lifestyle coaching programs designed to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% by achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, healthy eating and an active lifestyle. These programs are offered at all campuses and are free to the UC community.

UC Berkeley: Email Cori Evans or call (510) 642-8410
UC Davis: Email Linda Adams or call (530) 752-6800
UC Irvine: Email Kelly Shedd
UC Los Angeles: Email Sam Soetenga
UC Merced: Email Phikoun Khamchanh or call (209) 201-9457
UC Riverside: Email Julie Chobdee or Jacqueline Leslie
UC San Diego: Email Brandon Chulaxsiriboon
UC San Francisco: Email Kathleen Yumul
UC Santa Barbara: Email Brenda Lear
UC Santa Cruz: Email Jessica Bulleri

Your UC Blue & Gold coverage includes women’s health services, such as mammograms, annual gynecological exams, family planning services, and other care. You can also take advantage of the Athena Breast Health Network, which serves hundreds of thousands of women who receive breast care at the six UC academic health centers and their affiliates. Athena helps women evaluate and manage their breast cancer risk, access resources, and develop a personal plan with their health care provider. When you receive a mammogram, you are also eligible to use Athena’s breast health screening tool, which provides additional information about your risk of developing breast cancer. And if you’re found to be at a high risk, you may receive counseling by phone or in person from an Athena breast health specialist.

Food Hub^®: Explore American Diabetes Association® healthy and budget-friendly recipes, and other information to help manage diabetes.

Omada^®: A personalized program designed to help you lose weight, gain energy, and reduce your risk for chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

The Sharecare Eat Right Now program is a digital weight-loss and diabetes prevention program (DPP), available virtually and in person. The Eat Right Now weight-loss program is available for members who do not qualify for the Omada DPP.  

UC Campus Diabetes Prevention Programs: The campus-based program features clinically proven lifestyle coaching programs designed to reduce the chance of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% by achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, healthy eating and an active lifestyle. These programs are offered at all campuses and are free to the UC community. 

UC Berkeley: Email Cori Evans or call (510) 642-8410
UC Davis: Email Linda Adams or call (530) 752-6800
UC Irvine: Email Kelly Shedd
UC Los Angeles: Email Sam Soetenga
UC Merced: Email Phikoun Khamchanh or call (209) 201-9457
UC Riverside: Email Julie Chobdee or Jacqueline Leslie
UC San Diego: Email Brandon Chulaxsiriboon
UC San Francisco: Email Kathleen Yumul
UC Santa Barbara: Email Brenda Lear
UC Santa Cruz: Email Jessica Bulleri

Telephonic Health Coaching Program: One-on-one, personalized support with a Health Coach. Discuss what to expect when trying to make lifestyle changes, explore what motivates you to improve your health, and address specific health behaviors that affect short-term health risks and long-term goals. Get started now! Learn more about the Health Coaching program [PDF].

Digital Health Coaching Program (Lessons): Multiple programs related to stress, smoking cessation, exercise, weight, gaps in care and more! Working on your own, it will take 14-21 days to complete depending on which Lesson you participate in. Learn more about the Digital Health Coaching Program.

Online RealAge Programs: Interactive way to address and improve risk factors, such as stress, sleep, nutrition and activity. The RealAge Programs present achievable goals and encourage you to take small action steps, establishing tiny habits to help build confidence and lead to goal achievement. Lessons help you prioritize the changes to your lifestyle and offer you the tools and support to make lasting change. Learn more about Online RealAge Programs.

RealAge Test (health assessment): Provides a personalized report of your behavioral and medical health risks. Immediately after taking the online RealAge Test, you will receive a personalized action plan. Take the RealAge Test.

Personal Health Profile: Store, maintain, track and manage your health information in one centralized, private and secure location. Take it with you to your preventive care doctor visit.

Start Smart for Your Baby^®: Offers no-cost custom support to a pregnant person and care for a healthy pregnancy and baby. Members receive health education materials such as the Mother’s Guide to Pregnancy and Guide to Life After Delivery, and can request guidance from a care manager throughout their pregnancy.

Craving to Quit^® tobacco cessation program: Talk with a quit coach for encouragement and support and get a personalized plan to quit. The award-winning 21-day program teaches awareness of cravings and habits to help participants quit smoking or vaping. Get started now!