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May 2007
My family (includes 2 adults and 11- and 13- year-old children) will be starting to
get UC Berkeley benefits on July 1. We'll be moving to Berkeley from out of state
and seek recommendations on health insurance choices-- cost, flexibility etc.
wondering
I have the Blue Cross plus plan -- although more expensive than the Kaiser plan, I
like being able to choose my own doctors (you still have to stay within their
network, but there is a pretty large pool to choose from). Also, I like the
accupuncture/chiropractic and behavioral health benefits -- they are very good and
again the network(s) seem to be pretty good. .
When my husband began his job at UC three years ago, we decided to try the Kaiser
plan since it seemed to offer the most coverage for the lowest premiums and co-
pays. I was skeptical at first, but decided to at least try it. I have seen doctors
at several of the facilities (you have the right to choose). We have been so happy
with the doctors and care we have recieved at Kaiser that now I wouldn't want any
other plan. I am very attached to my doctors and feel we have been given excellent
care even when doctors on call were simply assigned to us. I delivered my baby at
Kaiser Walnut Creek in March and had a great experience there as well. I feel so
lucky that we are Kaiser members.
I should say that I have the least experience with Kaiser Oakland. I usually go to
Walnut Creek, Park Shadelands (great facility) or SF. You can get good
recommendations from Berkeley Parents Network and remember that you can always
switch doctors within the system. There are plenty of good ones from what I can
tell.
anne
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