Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Medical Plan Updates: 10/20/2020
Kaiser Permanente
- Kaiser provided members with steps to keep themselves and their loved ones safe and healthy and how to stop the spread of COVID-19. Steps included:
- Wearing a mask, which significantly reduces the risk of transmission and reminds you not to touch your face
- Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- Staying 6 feet part, which is the surest way to protect yourself
- Getting a flu shot, which protects those who may be at a higher risk of complications
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UHC is offering a new COVID-19 webinar briefing to address clinical insights, including the focus on testing and challenges of the current flu season; operational updates, including access to care and telehealth; and the latest trends in nationwide COVID-19 data. The webinar is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem)
- Anthem provided members a flyer noting the importance of receiving flu shots during the on-going pandemic. The flyer detailed the benefits of receiving a flu shot, including:
- Lessening the impact from COVID-19. Becoming sick with the flu, can leave you vulnerable to a more serious case of COVID-19
- Reducing the number of deaths, hospitalizations, and medical visits
- Preventing complications in people with chronic conditions
- Reducing your risk, by as much as 60%, of becoming ill with the flu
- Protecting those around you who are at higher risk for illness
Cigna
- No new updates
Helpful Links:
- 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
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.