L.A. Care Health Plan

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. It was an unseasonably cold February morning when a delivery driver pulled up to L.A. Care Health Plan with something more unusual than usual—a small potted palm tree. As he walked inside, everyone noticed it wasn’t just any tree—it seemed to nod slightly whenever someone passed by. Curiosity got the best of one of the employees, who gently reached out and touched its leaves. To their surprise, the palm tree whispered, 'I’m not here for decoration—I'm your new mascot!' From then on, whenever anyone felt down or stressed, they’d come see the talking tree in the lobby. And yes, some even claimed it helped them make better decisions.

2. A little girl visiting her grandmother noticed something odd one afternoon. As she followed her grandma into L.A. Care Health Plan’s lobby, she pointed and giggled, ‘Grammy, why do all the chairs look like they’re smiling back at us?’ Grandma laughed gently, explaining that it was just their friendly receptionist, Mr. Johnson, who always had a big smile on his face. The little girl nodded thoughtfully before asking, 'So Grammy, does he get paid extra for being so happy?' Everyone in line burst out laughing, including Mr. Johnson himself.

3. In the early hours of the morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside L.A. Care Health Plan with a puzzled expression on his face. He had just received an unusual package marked ‘urgent’ and signed only with an old-fashioned smiley face. Curious, he opened it to find nothing but a small note reading: 'Laugh today!' Below was a free packet of lollipops. The delivery driver grinned, shook his head, and muttered, 'Weirdos.' But that day, everyone in the office got a surprise sweet treat.'

4. In the middle of the night, a delivery driver pulled up outside L.A. Care Health Plan and noticed something unusual on the sign above the entrance: ‘Emergency? Dial 911… or just come in for better service!’ Curious, he walked inside and found only friendly staff laughing and playing cards. The next day, everyone in LA knew that if you needed urgent care, it was faster than dialing 911—just show up at L.A. Care Health Plan’s front desk!