UF Health Direct Care Network
UF Health Direct Care Network offers access to hundreds of services and providers throughout the region. UF Health Direct Care Network is a zero-premium plan for City of Jacksonville employees.
Employees who select UF Health Direct Care Network do not pay for preventive health care services and only pay a $10 co-pay for primary care physician visits. Additionally, deductibles and out-of-pocket costs may be lower than some other plans offered.
Employees who are currently enrolled in another benefits plan must re-enroll for 2023 health benefits and select UF Health Direct Care Network. More information is available on the COJ benefits website.
About UF Health Jacksonville
By combining its strengths with the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, UF Health offers residents all the benefits of an academic health center. UF Health is on the forefront of the latest treatments and technologies, and its participation in clinical trials brings the latest research advances to the clinical setting, pioneering medical advances today to benefit patients tomorrow.
More than 400 UF Health physicians throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia provide primary care and specialty care services. Research has repeatedly shown that in more complex cases, patients within an academic health center have better outcomes, resulting in a better quality of life.
There's a UF Health Doctor Near You
No matter where you work or live, there's a UF physician nearby. View UF Health primary care and specialty care practices in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
UF Health also has primary and specialty care practices in Gainesville and surrounding communities in North and North Central Florida.
See Your UF Health Doctor Online
You can see your UF Health physician or provider from your home, office or any location where you have internet access just by using your computer, tablet or smartphone.
Learn more about the benefits of UF Health Virtual Visit and view a list of services and providers at UFHealthJax.org/virtual-visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed information about City of Jacksonville employee benefits, including contact numbers and email addresses, is available at COJ.net/benefits.
What should I do if I want to enroll in the new UF Health Direct Care Network?
Employees who would like to enroll in UF Health Direct Care Network must re-enroll during open enrollment.
What is my monthly premium for UF Health Direct Care Network?
UF Health Direct Care Network is an 'employee only' zero-premium plan for City of Jacksonville employees.
What is my co-pay for a primary care visit?
The co-pay for primary care visits is only $10.
What are my out-of-pocket costs for other medical services?
Visit COJ.net/benefits for a list of deductibles and out-of-pocket costs.
Are all UF Health services covered by UF Health Direct Care Network?
Yes. UF Health Direct Care Network gives you access to more than 30 primary care practices and 100 specialty and sub-specialty services in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
If I need specialty care services that are not offered in the Jacksonville area, where can I go?
If you require a service not available in Jacksonville, UF Health Direct Care Network provides access to additional services at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.
Where can I take my child if he or she has an emergency?
UF Health has two dedicated pediatric emergency rooms in Jacksonville at UF Health North and UF Health Jacksonville. UF Health Direct Care Network also gives you access to emergency care at other facilities in the area. Visit COJ.net/benefits for more information.
What if my child needs specialty care services?
UF Health provides routine and specialty care for newborns to age 18.
Who do I contact if I have questions about City of Jacksonville open enrollment or 2023 benefits plans, including UF Health Direct Care Network?
If you have questions about your benefits, visit COJ.net/benefits for more information. You may also call 904-630-1314 or email benefits@coj.net.