ACE Participants

San Mateo County ACE Program

Where Can I Get Care?

San Mateo County is the designated service area for the ACE Program. Service area means the geographic area served by the program. The ACE program will cover the costs of your medical care received only at contracted clinics and at San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC). If you need services from a medical professional that is not contracted with an ACE clinic or SMMC, you need to get a prior authorization from HPSM before receiving services.

Search for a provider

Use the online provider search form to find the latest information for in-network primary care providers (PCP), specialists, pharmacies, clinics or hospitals. This directory is updated weekly.  You may need a referral from your PCP before making an appointment with a specialist for non-emergency care. Call your PCP to find out if a referral is required.

Search

  •  Search by provider name, health plan, location or type of provider
  •  Click on a provider's name in the search results to see additional information
  •  Search results include links to interactive maps and directions
  •  Print or save the information for individual providers
  •  Weekly updates ensure you get the most accurate results

Call HPSM’s Nurse Advice Line

Call 1-833-846-8773 anytime, 24 hours a day–7 days a week.

A Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) will give you medical advice when you think you need urgent medical attention, but you are not sure. A nurse will ask about your symptoms and tell you:

  • If you need to go to Urgent Care
  • If you can wait to see your doctor (within 24 hours, 3 days, or longer)
  • How to take care of your symptoms at home

Learn more about the Nurse Advice Line.

For more information about where you can get care, refer to section 3 of the San Mateo County ACE Participant Handbook. To order a printed ACE Participant Handbook, email CustomerSupport@hpsm.org or call Member Services.