Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Medical Plan Updates: 06/28/2021
UnitedHealthCare (UHC):
- UHC reminded members of the importance of testing in slowing down the spread of COVID-19. Members are encouraged to use two types of FDA-authorized COVID-19 tests:
- Diagnostic tests to determine if they are currently infected with the virus
- Antibody tests to determine if they might have been infected with the virus
- Members will continue to have zero cost-share (copayment, coinsurance, or deductible) on medically appropriate COVID-19 testing during the national public health emergency period, currently scheduled to end July 19, 2021.
- Tests must be ordered by a physician or health care professional for the purposes of diagnosis or treatment
- Tests must be FDA-authorized
- Unless required by law, UHC does not cover tests for employment, education, travel, public health, or surveillance purposes
Kaiser Permanente: No update provided
Anthem Blue Cross: No update provided
Helpful Links:
- Kaiser Permanente COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
- Kaiser-Permanente COVID-19 Vaccine Overview
- 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
- 03-30-2020
- 04-06-2020
- 04-13-2020
- 04-20-2020
- 05-07-2020
- 06-22-2020
- 06-29-2020
- 07-13-2020
- 07-20-2020
- 07-27-2020
- 08-10-2020
- 08-17-2020
- 08-24-2020
- 08-31-2020
- 09-08-2020
- 09-22-2020
- 10-05-2020
- 10-20-2020
- 11-16-2020
- 11-23-2020
- 12-07-2020
- 12-21-2020
- 01-11-2021
- 02-01-2021
- 02-16-2021
- 02-22-2021
- 03-01-2021
- 03-21-2021
- 04-12-2021
- 04-19-2021
- 05-24-2021
- 06-07-2021
- 06-21-2021
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.