Welcome to Health Plan of San Mateo

Healthy is for everyone sums up HPSM’s commitment to supporting our members’ health. We do this by offering access to useful information, benefits and programs. But these resources only keep you healthy if you use them! That means:

• Seeing your providers for checkups, screenings and vaccines.
• Getting personalized support from one or more of our Population Health Management Programs.
• Practicing good self-care for your physical and mental health.

Exercise is any physical activity that gets your body moving. Regular exercise at any age or fitness level can help you get stronger, reduce stress, improve mood, sleep better and more.

Exploring different types of exercise can be fun! But, make sure to talk to your primary care provider about changes you may want to make to your exercise routines. 

Some of the fun activities you can try with family and friends or on your own include:

• Walking or biking near your home or in one of San Mateo County’s many beautiful parks.
• Taking a class or playing a sport. Check your city’s Parks and Recreation Department website for programs at reduced cost for residents.
• Dancing to the music. Play music at home or look online for free concerts near you.

A yearly checkup (also called a well visit) is an important part of staying on track to good health. During a well visit, your primary care provider (PCP) can find health issues early, when they are easier to treat. There is no cost for a well visit. HPSM covers it 100%.

Well visits include the following health services:

• Screenings and tests for diabetes, heart disease and more. These can catch any concerns early so you can get the treatment you need when you need it.
• Vaccines protect you from diseases like the flu and COVID-19. Prescriptions for medicines you may need to treat your health conditions. Advice about self-care such as how to eat healthy and get enough exercise.
• Prescriptions for medicines you may need to treat your health conditions.
• Advice about self-care such as how to eat healthy and get enough exercise.
• Referrals to medical or behavioral health specialists if you need their services.

• Colorectal cancer: Screenings have been shown to prevent cancer in the colon. Different screening tests like colonoscopies and stool tests are used to find signs of colorectal cancer. 
• Breast cancer: Routine mammograms help find breast cancer early. This screening test is used to find changes in the breasts, even before a lump can be felt.
• Cervical cancer: Routine human papillomavirus (HPV) tests and Pap tests help find cervical cancer early. The HPV test looks for the virus that can cause cell changes. A Pap test helps find abnormal cells early enough so they can be treated before cancer grows.