Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
Medical Plan Updates: 09/27/2021
Cigna
- As a part of their ongoing COVID-19 podcast series, Cigna’s latest 22-minute podcast addition focuses on the latest trends and impact of the pandemic. The podcast addresses worksite preparedness, the impact of President Biden’s new vaccine mandate, and reducing employee stress, while continuing to build resiliency. The podcast can be found at: https://www.cignaondemand.com/COVID/?social
UnitedHealthCare (UHC)
- In response to President Biden’s unveiling of a six-point COVID-19 response plan, which requires Americans working in the private sector to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of negative test results at least once a week; requires most federal employees and contractors of the federal government to get the COVID-19 vaccine; and includes an increase to the supply of COVID-19 tests and reduction in cost of at-home tests, UHC has reminded members of the following:
- Per UHC policy, UHC will continue to cover testing for employment, education, public health, or surveillance purposes, only when required by applicable law
- There is $0 cost-share for the COVID-19 vaccination, through the national public health emergency period
- UHC reminded members that the FDA approved the COVID-19 vaccine for use in preventing serious illness from COVID-19 among those ages 16 and older, and the emergency-use authorized COVID-19 vaccine is designed to prevent serious illness among those ages 12 and older.
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- Since the duration of protection against COVID-19 is currently unknown and being studied, members should continue to follow the public health safety guidelines to help protect themselves and others
Kaiser Permanente: No new updates
Anthem/Blue Cross: No updates provided
Helpful Links:
- COVID Vaccine Flyer
- 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
- 06-28-2021
- 07-12-2021
- 07-26-2021
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.