Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Medical Plan Updates: 12/7/2020
Kaiser Permanente (Kaiser)
- Kaiser has an upcoming webinar series (scheduled for December 16 from 10am to 11 am) to discuss the latest COVID-19 updates and trends, including treatment and testing; and emerging vaccine developments, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and distribution of recently approved COVID-19 vaccines
- Kaiser provided ways of sharing moments while staying at home for the holidays. Ideas included:
- Giving back
- Celebrating virtually
- Creating new traditions
- Practicing self-care
- To assist with coping with depression and loneliness during the holiday season, members can access findyourwords.org, a Kaiser resource designed to help build emotional well-being and resilience.
UnitedHealthCare (UHC)
- UHC advised members that once FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines are available…
- There will be no cost-share (copayment, coinsurance, or deductible) for both in- and out-of-network providers through the end of the national public health emergency period
- Information on vaccine locations will be provided on uhc.com
- Members designated as part of the first group to receive the vaccine can visit https://vaccinefinder.org/find-vaccine to find vaccine providers
- Members can contact their primary care provider to better understand what vaccine is right for them, given their specific health conditions.
- UHC has two upcoming webinar COVID-19 briefings (scheduled for December 9 and December 10, from 12pm to 1pm) to discuss updates in treatments/ vaccines and pending vaccine distribution; the most recent data, trends, and reporting related to COVID-19; and mental health wellness.
Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem)
- Anthem provided recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on assisting with stress and anxiety. Mental health tips included:
- Eating well
- Exercising regularly
- Meditating
- Taking a break from screens and technology
- Anthem provided creative ways for staying connected to loved ones during the holiday season. Ideas included:
- Gathering virtually
- Volunteering safely
- Staying active
- Creating new traditions
Cigna
- No new updates
Helpful Links:
- 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
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.