Open Enrollment 2025

As you review your health plan options for 2025, please note that Psychiatric Alternatives & Wellness Center (PAWC) will be out-of-network with Aetna effective December 1, 2025.

PAWC will continue to participate with the following plans in 2025/ 2026:

  • Alameda Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross (CA)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Compsych
  • Cigna (Evernorth)
  • Health Net
  • Health Plan San Mateo
  • Kaiser
  • San Francisco Health Plan
  • Sharp
  • Triwest
  • UnitedHealthcare / Optum
  • VHP
  • Wellfleet

For questions about your coverage or continuity of care options, please contact our Billing Team at billing@psychiatricalternatives.com.

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Benjamin Elswick, MD

Benjamin Elswick, MD Adults

Professional Statement

Hello. I am a Board Certified Adult Psychiatrist who emphasizes personality structure assays and functional biographical and relational behavior pattern analysis, to tailor an individual treatment plan for each patient. I will be tailoring my practice to a hybrid of medication management and psychotherapy for individuals who would like something more out of their psychiatrist than brief, superficial medication management meetings. I look forward to creating a collaborative relationship to help resolve any problems you may have.

Education

School: Howard University College of Medicine, Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
School: San Francisco State University, Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS)

Training

School: St Luke's-Roosevelt Hosp Ctr (New York, NY), Type: Residency

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
Alameda Alliance
Anthem
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc
Cigna
ComPsych
HEALTH NET
KAISER
Magellan
Provider Network of America
SHARP
TRIWEST
United Behavioral Health
VHP
WELLFLEET