Central California Alliance for Health | Living Healthy | December 2017

Community-Based Adult Services C ommunity-Based Adult Services (CBAS) offer services to Alliance members who are older adults with disabilities to help restore or maintain their ability to care for themselves and delay or avoid moving them into a skilled nursing facility. CBAS services include therapy, nursing, social services, socialization and activities, along with a nutritious lunch and transportation. To find out how to get CBAS services, please call a center near you. What is a PCP? T hink of your Primary Care Provider (PCP) as your gateway to the world of health care. He or she will be your first stop when you’re sick and when you need advice about staying well. PCPs can be general practice or family practice doctors, pediatricians, or internists. You can also choose a clinic or medical group to be your PCP. Among other things, your PCP will: ■  ■ Guide all of your health care ■  ■ Be the one you go to for regular care and when you’re sick ■  ■ Help prevent health problems ■  ■ Refer you to other doctors as needed Over time, your PCP will get to know your health history and help you make good choices so you can stay well. We can help you find a doctor One of the best ways to stay well is to work closely with a doctor. If you don’t have one already, we can help. To find a doctor in our network, call Member Services at 1-800-700‑3874 . Or you can use our online Provider Directory on our website at www.ccah-alliance.org . This simple step can lead to a healthier you. Coming soon Starting January 1, 2018, the online Provider Directory section of the member website will offer Alliance members new ways to look for an Alliance provider. The updated online Provider Directory page will offer easy-to-use functions and will help you find the provider information you need in no time. Stay tuned for the updated online Provider Directory page. family health County CBAS center Phone number Monterey La Casa 831-222-6122 Santa Cruz Elderday 831-458-3481 Merced Day Out 209-388-9175 Daybreak 209-357-0765 4 living healthy