Coronavirus updates

Useful links to help you prevent and prepare.  

This is a rapidly evolving situation and by using the links below, the information will be updated as it becomes available. 

Reopening Guidelines for Districts

California Department of Public Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 

Placer County Health and Human Services

Nevada County Health and Human Services

Sutter Health Coronavirus Updates

Sutter Health Plus Coronavirus Updates

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Important Information

Blue Shield Coronavirus Updates

Kaiser Permanente Coronavirus Updates

Western Health Advantage Coronavirus Updates

VSP Extended Access to Essential Medical Eye Care for Employees

Your EAP Wellness Resources to Help Us All Cope

 Mind and Body Resources For You - Grokker  

Sutter Health Plus –   members have no cost-share for services related to screening and testing for COVID-19. Members diagnosed with COVID-19 have no cost-share for covered services related to treatment from February through the end of September 2020. This includes, but is not limited to, PCP office visits, urgent care visits, emergency department visits, inpatient hospital stays, telehealth visits, and lab tests. Members are responsible for the appropriate cost-shares for outpatient prescription drugs.   https://www.sutterhealthplus.org/covid-19-coverage-and-cost 

What types of services will have a zero cost member cost-share? Common services related to medically necessary COVID-19 screening and testing include, but are not limited to, primary care provider (PCP) office visits, urgent care visits, emergency department visits, telehealth visits, and lab tests.

Western Health Advantage –  WHA is now waiving all treatment costs associated with COVID-19 care in an effort to alleviate any unnecessary stress or out-of-pocket costs to impacted members. This includes copayments for office visits or hospitalization, pharmaceutical copayments and costs under the deductible, if applicable, for services related to the treatment of COVID-19. This relief will apply for any treatments from February, 2020 until the end of September, 2020.  https://www.westernhealth.com/coronavirus/

Blue Shield – covers all costs through 5/31/20. Teladoc is covered at no cost, regardless of reason through May 31, 2020. Treatment for COVID is covered at no cost through May 31, 2020. https://www.blueshieldca.com/coronavirus/getting-care 

Kaiser – covers all costs indefinitely. Screening, testing, and treatment are covered at no cost. https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/help-with-coverage-and-costs

If you’re a Kaiser Permanente member, COVID-19 testing and diagnosis are available at no cost. Effective I

immediately, you won’t need to pay any out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 treatment, including hospital stays.* You don’t need to file a claim or take any action — this simply means we won’t bill you a copay, coinsurance, or deductible for services to test, diagnose, or treat COVID-19.