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Retiree Mental Health & Substance Abuse Benefits

Due to federal mental health parity law, there is no yearly or lifetime dollar limit for essential mental health benefits. Also, deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance, out-of-pocket limits, number of days or visits covered and any pre-authorization of treatment must be the same for mental health and medical/surgical services.

For urgent mental health issues, members should call 9-1-1, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.


Blue Shield of California

These benefits are available to non-Medicare retirees.  

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Call (877) 263-9952 to find a provider and schedule an appointment.

Mental Well Being Services

Counseling and Consultation:

LifeReferrals is available with no copayment. Topics include relationship problems, stress, grief, and community referrals. Legal and identity theft consultations also available. Call (800) 985-2405, 24/7.


Kaiser Permanente

These benefits are available to Medicare and Non-Medicare retirees.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Call (800) 443-0815 to make an appointment or contact your Primary Care Physician.

You don‘t need a referral to see a therapist. You can make an appointment to see a therapist without a referral from your primary care physician.

For the Kaiser regions in Hawaii, Northwest and Washington, please click here to contact Kaiser Member Services.  

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Mental Well Being Services

For the Kaiser regions in Hawaii, Northwest and Washington, please click here to contact Kaiser Member Services.  

Kaiser Permanente

Mental Health And Substance Abuse Services