Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Medical Plan Updates: 05/24/2021
Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem)
- Anthem provided members four things to know about the COVID-19 vaccines:
- The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective.
- The vaccines have proven to be up to 95% effective in protecting against COVID-19
- Members do not pay anything to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
- Anthem covers the cost of getting the vaccine. Regardless of the doctor or healthcare facility you visit, your out-of-pocket cost will be zero
- Members can easily find a vaccination site near them.
- Members can visit vaccinefinder.org to search for a COVID-19 vaccination site and schedule an appointment
- Common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines are signs that the body’s immune system is working.
- Side effects may include pain and swelling near the injection site, feeling tired, or having chills and a fever. These side effects are expected and usually last a day or two.
- The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective.
UnitedHealthCare (UHC)
- UHC reminded members of the protection COVID-19 vaccines provide:
- While the vaccines may help protect from the virus, it is not yet known if vaccinated people can still give the virus to others
- The duration of protection against the virus is currently unknown
- The current COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for use for the following ages:
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- Pfizer – individuals aged 12 and older
- Moderna – individuals aged 18 and older
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- Janssen – individuals aged 18 and older; however, women under 50 should be aware of the rare risk of blood clots with low platelets
- UHC is providing support to members at high-risk for severe illness from the COVID-19 virus in three ways:
- Encouragement via email or telephone, including the vaccine resource locator to help members find vaccination providers. UHC has transportation and scheduling programs available for members aged 65 and older
- Notification and clinical support, through the UHC care management program
- Notification and scheduling support, through the UHC customer service advocates
- Members may have access to a digital COVID-19 vaccination record within their online UHC member account and the UHC mobile app. The digital record is not intended to replace the official COVID-19 vaccination record card.
- At this time, UHC does not have a COVID-19 vaccination record for all members, given the different vaccination sites and resulting incomplete data. However, beginning in June, members may choose to self-report their vaccination using their digital record, within their online UHC member account.
Kaiser Permanente: No new updates
Cigna: No new updates
Helpful Links:
- Vaccines – Myths vs Facts
- Vaccine Flyer
- COVID-19 Vaccines
- Essential Workers COVID Testing
- Covid-19 Vaccine FAQs
- Office Work Site Tool-Kit
- Work from Home
- Ways to Ease Stress and Anxiety
- Customer Testing
- Sydney Care
- Anthem EAP Resources
- Testing Flyer
- FFCRA Packet
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Program
- How to get the care you need
- Return to Worksite
- CIGNA Special Coverage
- FAQs on Leave of Absence
- Mask Etiquette
- Mental Health Toolkit
- Social Health Resources
- United Healthcare FAQs
- COVID-19 Study
- Weekly Summary (5/8/2020)
- Member Updates
- Work at Home Tips
- Webinars for COLA
- Manage Stress and Anxiety
- Stress Management
- Covid-19 Resources
- My Strength Flyer
- Member Education Flyer
- Sydney Care Flyer
- Telehealth
- Kaiser Permanente
Archive Links:
- 03-16-2020
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- 07-13-2020
- 07-20-2020
- 07-27-2020
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- 08-24-2020
- 08-31-2020
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- 09-22-2020
- 10-05-2020
- 10-20-2020
- 11-16-2020
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- 12-21-2020
- 01-11-2021
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- 02-16-2021
- 02-22-2021
- 03-01-2021
- 03-21-2021
- 04-12-2021
- 04-19-2021
The Department of Human Resources (DHR) works closely with the County-sponsored medical plans available to our employees, and receives regular updates concerning the COVID-19 crisis. Watch this page for weekly news, as well as any urgent updates on how to get treatment and new recommendations concerning social distancing, self-quarantine, and more.