Skip to Main Content

Education

Learn to Live a Healthier Life

Are you looking to achieve better and more complete health? Maybe you want to lose weight and keep it off. Or you want to quit smoking – this time for good! The good news is Health Net offers our members access to many wellness programs and services to live a healthy lifestyle. Best of all, the programs are offered at no cost.

If you're a member and would like to learn more about any of the programs and services listed below, please call Member Services at 1-800-675-6110 (TTY: 711).

  • Diabetes Prevention. Get support and tools to lose weight and reduce the risk of getting type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
  • Diabetes, Asthma and Heart Failure Disease Management. Get tips and support to help control these health conditions.
  • High Blood Pressure and Heart Health. Members have access to resources to guide them in lowering their blood pressure and having better heart health.
  • Tobacco Cessation Program. Kick It California (formerly California Smokers' Helpline) is a no-cost, state-wide quit smoking and vaping program for members ages 13 years and older. The program is based on clinical research and proven to help you quit. Kick It California offers:
    • Telephonic quit coach:
      • Customized one-on-one coaching with a quit coach over the phone in six languages (English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese).
      • Tailored quit plan to member's unique circumstances.
      • Available Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
      • To enroll, members may use an online web form, or call directly at 800-300-8086 (English) or 800-600-8191 (Spanish).
    • Automated texting program:
      • Receive helpful tips at critical points during your quit journey. Quit coaches respond to questions within one business day.
      • Text "Quit Smoking" or "Quit Vaping" to 66819.
      • Texto "Dejar de Fumar" o "No Vapear" al 66819.
    • Chat with a quit coach:
      • Kickitca.org/chat
      • Health care providers may use the chat to find answers to cessation-related questions. Available in English only, Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    • Mobile app:
      • Kick It Quit Smoking/Vaping app designed to help people quit smoking and vaping.
      • Features tools such as personal log of smoking triggers, motivational reminders and links to helpful resources.
      • Available for download on the App Store® and Google Play®.
      • Visit Kick It California for more details.
  • Healthy Pregnancy. Pregnant members receive educational resources to help them achieve a successful pregnancy and healthy baby. Educational resources include materials on monitoring the baby's movement, and handbooks on planning a healthy pregnancy, caring for your baby, and teen parenting. High risk pregnancies receive additional case management services.
  • Teladoc Mental Health (Digital Program). Available in English and Spanish, members have access to an evidence-based, self-help resource to improve their mental health. It offers interactive, personalized modules that empower members to help manage their depression, anxiety, stress, substance use, pain, sleep problems and many other mental health conditions. Members can enroll in this program at Teladoc Health. After completing the sign up process members can access the program using Teladoc Health website or though the Teladoc mobile app.
  • Health education classes. Attend a class on nutrition, diabetes, asthma, heart health, health screenings, healthy pregnancy and more. Classes are offered in English and Spanish.

Would you like to get health education information? Whether you're a member with us or not you can get details on several health topics and referrals to social services at no cost:

  • Health Net Community Connect. Find Social Services in Your Community like food, shelter, job training, legal assistance and more. We are proud to partner with Findhelp, formerly known as Aunt Bertha, to help you find programs and services in your area.
  • Krames Staywell Health Library. Resource library provides more than 4,000 health sheets to help you learn about your health and how to stay healthy.

You can also call Member Services at 1-800-675-6110 (TTY: 711) to find out more.

Webinars

Busy schedules make healthy living a challenge. That's why our Wellness Webinar Series is a great instructive resource to help you engage with your health – in an hour or less.

Monthly topics include tips for:

  • Healthy behaviors.
  • Exercise and nutrition.
  • Managing diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Plus much more!

View our Wellness Webinar schedule

Last Updated: 06/02/2025