While women and men may seem different in many ways, they share common health challenges when it comes to managing chronic conditions. Fortunately, CalPERS health plans provide year-round support with resources like wellness classes, personalized coaching, and behavioral health services, empowering you to take control of your health journey.
Today’s Top Chronic Conditions
Hypertension continues to lead chronic conditions faced by men and women over 18 in the United States, according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity, chronic pain, depression, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer also impact our male and female populations.
In 2024, of the members who participate in our health program,* the most common chronic conditions include:
- Hypertension (12.2% women, 12.8% men)
- Diabetes (8.8% women, 10% men)
- High cholesterol (6.6% women, 7% men)
- Cancer (5% women, 4.4% men)
The bottom line: Like the rest of the nation, all members in our health program are also impacted by chronic conditions.
Make Health and Wellness Resources Part of Your Plan
Fortunately, our health plans can help you address — and even prevent — common chronic health conditions, often at low or no cost.
For example, our plans feature vital resources like:
- Diabetes prevention programs
- Health calculators
- Wellness classes
- Coaching
- Gym discounts
- Online learning materials
- Diet and exercise guidance
These resources and more can empower you to manage chronic conditions and improve your overall health.
Behavioral Health Is Essential to Overall Health
Take advantage of CalPERS health plans’ behavioral health programs to support your mental and emotional well-being.
Plans’ behavioral health services and supports include:
- Resource blogs
- Crisis support
- One-on-one professional consultations
- Stress-relieving tips and practices
- Self-care apps
- Onsite health classes and support groups
- Parent and youth resources
- Substance use disorder assistance
Our health plans take your entire well-being seriously, so take advantage of all the resources available, also at low or no cost.
Prioritize Your Health Every Day
Whether you’re an active member or retired, no matter what CalPERS health plan you have, you’ve got options to address chronic conditions and other needs so you can live your healthiest life.
Make a pledge to make your health a priority every day of the year by using the health resources available to you. For more details on what your health plan offers check out our Health Benefit Summary (PDF) or call your plan today.
*Over the age of 5 and not in CCPOA, PORAC, and CAHP health plans. This data set is effective as of August 2025.