(This is the first in a series of articles that will focus on special programs and features of UC’s medical plans.)

Have you ever left your doctor’s appointment confused about his or her recommendations, or wishing you’d remembered to ask a question about that unusual symptom? Maybe you or a loved one is diagnosed or showing the symptoms of a major medical condition. This is when you need Decision Power^SM.

Decision Power can help you communicate more effectively with your doctor and confidently make health care decisions that are right for you. Decision Power is exclusively offered to Health Net members at no additional cost.

With Decision Power, you can:

• Talk to a Health Coach anytime (even three o’clock in the morning) to discuss your concerns. Your Health Coach will listen, help you understand your condition and treatment options, and follow up later to make sure you’re still on track.
• Watch support videos that show how others have chosen different treatment courses for the same health condition.
• Access information resources such as clinical encyclopedias and audio libraries that allow you to research and gain a deeper insight into your own health care.
• Use online tools like Health Risk Assessments to help you identify potential health issues; tracking tools like symptom diaries and medication logs; and even tools to learn about the relative costs of different medications and hospitals.

We want you to be able to confidently make A Better Decision^SM  – one that is right for you. Call the Decision Power number on the back of your ID card today or visit the Decision Power website.