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Why choose L.A. Care Health Plan?
Choose L.A. Care, the Community Provider Plan in Los Angeles, and
you will pay less than if you choose another Healthy Families Plan in Los
Angeles County. L.A. Care has a large network of doctors and health care
providers near your work, home and many schools. As a member, you can
choose from thousands of doctors, pharmacies, and major hospitals in Los
Angeles County. Our providers speak English, Spanish, and many other
languages so you can get the quality health care you deserve. Many satisfied
members tell their friends and neighbors about us.
• We are a trusted source for affordable health care.
• We respect our members and understand their needs and their culture.
How L.A. Care Works for You
• We send you information in English or Spanish.
• You can pick your child’s doctor from our large network, or we can
choose a doctor for you.
• Your doctor will coordinate your child’s health care needs and any
specialty or hospital care.
• Your child will get well care checkups at no cost.
• You can get your child’s prescriptions from any of our pharmacies.
• We can arrange free interpreter services during your doctor and
pharmacy visits.
• If your child is sick or needs a nurse’s advice, you can call freeanytime
of day or night, 7 days a week, even holidays.
How to Choose L.A. Care
Write L.A. Care Health Plan on the form and choose a Primary Care
Physician (doctor), or we’ll choose a doctor near you. If you have questions
or need help, call us free at 1-888-4LA-CARE (1-888-452-2273) or go
to our website, www.lacare.org. On the Home page, click Get Health
Insurance in the Quick Links box and follow the instructions.
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The Healthy Families Program Handbook - September 2012