FEDERAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS
Western Health Advantage is the newest option for health coverage for Federal employees in Northern California.
Find out why we are the reliable HMO by reviewing the information on this page or contact our FEHB team.
Local care
choices
Access to over 3,200 doctors and specialists, from renowned medical groups and hospitals across Northern California.
Physical and mental health
are equally important
Quality care goes beyond your doctors. You can depend on the care and support you need—from alternative and preventive care to virtual and urgent care.
Member care that
goes a long way
Because we’re regional, you get personalized support and help when you need it.
When it comes to choosing a health plan, you will likely consider three things.
Access to Care
First, your network of doctors and hospitals. That's where you will access care when you need it. We have more than 3,200 doctors and specialists to choose from and 15 hospitals you know and trust.
Plans and Coverage
Second, know your essential plan benefits. This is your preventive care plus a wide range of benefits included in WHA plans, such as hospitalization, mental health services, and prescription drug coverage.
Innovative Benefits
And finally, value-added benefits you will appreciate. Our plans include services that address nutrition, physical fitness and more, to help you (and your family) reduce health risks and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Built-in health and wellness support
Here are just a few of the value-added benefits you get when choosing WHA.
Virta Health is a telehealth program that reverses type 2 diabetes by helping participants lower blood sugar and A1C, reduce or eliminate diabetes medications, and lose weight. We have hundreds of members in the program and already seeing great results. The coaching, services, and supplies, which is a value estimated at $3,000, are included at no added cost when you choose a WHA health plan.
Livongo® for Hypertension provides advanced tools to help manage high blood pressure, such as a connected blood pressure monitor sent directly to you, real-time advice on your readings, and one-on-one coaching and support. Those who have been diagnosed with hypertension (high blood pressure) may enroll in this program at no added cost with a WHA health plan.
Nutritional counseling is now offered by WHA, one of the first health plans in our area to offer support for weight management issues. Whether dealing with issues of obesity, eating disorders, or needed weight gain, you simply talk to your doctor to get a referral to a nutritionist for visits. You'll have the same costs that you would have for a primary care office visit.
Kaia Health for back, neck, and knee pain is an innovative digital pain management app and coaching program. This is ideal for those who can't always get to an in-person therapy or travel to appointments, which often get in the way of getting the care you need. Kaia's computer vision technology features real-time automated exercise feedback, function assessment, and gamified warm-ups for virtual therapy that is accessible anytime or anywhere.
MyWHA Wellness programs offer ways to keep fit, eat healthy and save money too. Starting with health club discounts, instructor-led classes like WHA's own CommunityFIT sessions, which are still virtual but hopefully, look for in-person classes coming soon. And finally, ChooseHealthy™, where you get discounts from 10 to 50% off health-related national brand products like Fitbit or SKECHERS, all designed to encourage and support you in your wellness journey.
SERVICES AND TOOLS
We’re here to provide exceptional service to our members, providers and partners. You can easily reach us in person or on the phone. We’re responsive and make decisions without delay.