Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Medical Plan Updates: 6/29/2020
Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser)
- Members were provided information on the differences between diagnostic and antibody COVID-19 testing, including test requirements, costs, and reliability of testing
- Specifically, diagnostic testing is available to members with current COVID-19 infections and antibody testing is available (at member’s request only) to those with no current COVID-19 symptoms or past COVID-19 infections
- Members were provided safety steps for helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, when participating in protests and demonstrations. Steps include:
- Attending the event with people you’ve sheltered with
- Practicing physical distancing, when possible
- Wearing a face covering over your mouth and nose
- Wearing eye protection
- Carrying a sign to share your message, rather than shouting or singing
- Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer during and after the event
- Not sharing phones or other personal items
- Staying at home if you’re sick
UnitedHealthCare (UHC)
- Through September 30, 2020, UHC will waive cost sharing for members seeking COVID-19 telehealth support, with in- and out-of-network providers, and members seeking non COVID-19 related telehealth support, with in-network providers
Anthem Blue Cross
- Anthem provided the latest legislative impacts on coverage requirements for COVID-19 testing
- Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, entities providing major medical coverage are required to cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing and specified testing-related services with zero cost-sharing, on or after March 18, 2020, and throughout the Public Health Emergency period; however, this does not mandate coverage of testing for employment purposes (“return to work”) or public health surveillance
Cigna
No updates provided
Helpful Links:
- 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:
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.
