Were you told this by Anthem or from someone else? Please read through your manual or call your plan administrator. I had mine through Anthem and know they still offer it but it may be a different plan.

Good luck!

Do you also do clothing exchanges? Just curious.

Thanks.

October is good. September is as well. September is a great month if you intend to visit the wine country as well. There's a lot to do. You won't be bored, even if you make no plans. There are great walks along the piers.

A few helpful tips -- Food and gas are expensive, and the hills and one way streets are insane, if you're driving. Bridge tolls (if you plan to go out of SF proper) are $5 a crossing, and there's a ferry, but I'm not sure what that costs. .

I couldn't say about the hotels, but I'm sure if you look outside SF, you'll get a better price.

Hope you have fun

If I didn't live in the Bay Area and was coming here for vacation, I'd come in October.  That's really when we have summer weather.  Kids are back in school so the place isn't as "touristy" as in the summer.  If you are into sports you could time your visit to catch a Giants, 49ers, A's or Raiders games, even college football is happening.  I believe the second weekend in October is Fleet Week so you could come and see the Blue Angeles perform.  That really is a thing of beauty to see them fly over the bay. 

Where to stay depends on your budget.  I'm sure SF has a high hotel tax so keep that in mind to avoid some sticker shock.

Have fun,

Kimberlee

Founder & Facilitator of East Bay Bariatirc

Thanks so much for the info!