Chinese Community Health Plan

Chinese Community Health Plan is a San Francisco-based nonprofit health plan that provides commercial health insurance and Medicare Advantage products, including a Special Needs Plan, with a strong emphasis on culturally competent and linguistically appropriate care. Founded in 1986, it was established by community physicians and is wholly owned by the Chinese Hospital Association as part of the broader Chinese Hospital health system. The company markets Medicare Advantage plans under the CCHP brand and individual, family, and employer products, including Covered California exchange offerings, under the Balance by CCHP brand. Its geographic focus is Northern California, particularly San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda counties. The organization is not a biotech or drug-development company; it is a payer and care-access organization focused on insurance coverage, provider network management, and member services.