Disease Management Programs

Alliance members may access comprehensive asthma self-management education through Alliance-approved local education programs.

To refer an Alliance member to asthma education, please complete the Health Education and Disease Management Programs referral form and fax it to 831-430-5852, attention: Health Programs. Do not include visit notes or lab results. 

For more information on programs or the referral process, please call the Alliance Health Education Line at 800-700-3874, ext. 5580. 

Health Programs staff provide members with education and resources for diabetes management. Services include referrals to Alliance-approved clinical diabetes management education providers, who can help members access comprehensive diabetes prevention and self-management education. 

To refer an Alliance member to diabetes prevention or diabetes self-management education, please complete the Health Education and Disease Management Programs referral form and fax it to 831-430-5852, attention: Health Programs. Do not include visit notes or lab results. 

For more information on programs or the referral process, please call the Alliance Health Education Line at 800-700-3874, ext. 5580. 

The Alliance’s Healthier Living Program (HLP) is an evidence-based program originally developed at Stanford University. It’s a series of self-management workshops designed to help Alliance members diagnosed with chronic conditions.

During these workshops, participants build self-confidence in their ability to manage their symptoms and understand how their health problems affect their lives. The program focuses on problems that are common to individuals suffering from any chronic condition, such as pain management, goal setting, nutrition, exercise, medication usage, emotions and communicating with doctors and family members.

The HLP is a six-week program led by two trained Alliance staff facilitators. Each session is 2.5 hours. Members who participate in a six-week workshop will receive a Target gift card for up to $50.

To refer an Alliance member to the HLP, submit the Health Education and Disease Management Programs referral form. Members can also self-refer by calling the Alliance Health Education Line at 800-700-3874, ext. 5580.

The Wellness that Works (formerly Weight Watchers) (WW) program provides scholarships for members to participate in the Wellness that Works adult weight management program. This program is not a Medi-Cal benefit, but an Alliance-covered service.

Members can join the WW program if they:

• Are referred by a PCP who completes a WW program application.
• Have a BMI of 30 or above.
• Are 18 years of age or older.

Only members with the Alliance as their primary insurance are eligible for the scholarship. Members can only be enrolled in the WWS program once due to a limited number of scholarships available.

Please note that the Alliance offers the Healthy Weight for Life program for members ages 2-18.

Please complete all sections of the Health Education and Disease Management Programs referral form prior to submission, including height and weight for the member. Do not send additional medical documents. The referral form is the only document needed.

If you have questions, please call the Alliance Health Education Line at 800-700-3874, ext. 5580.