Wondering about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and what your insurance companies are doing to help you and keep your family healthy? We have compiled a brief listing of member resources by carrier. Stay safe and be healthy!
Aetna Health Plans
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost
- $0 copay telemedicine through June 4, 2020
- Early refill limits are waived on maintenance medications for all members with pharmacy benefits administered through CVS Caremark
- CVS Pharmacy will waive charges for home delivery of prescriptions
- CVS Health will help Aetna members that may be experiencing anxiety related to COVID-19 by:
- opening Crisis Response Lines
- expanding 24/7 access to the Aetna Nurse Medical Line
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects Aetna members go to https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/member-rights-resources/need-to-know-coronavirus.html
Anthem Blue Cross
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost
- Relaxed early prescription refill limits for members who wish to refill most maintenance medications, where permissible.
- $0 copay telemedicine through June 14, 2020, including mental health –
- includes LiveHealth Online and other telehealth providers delivering virtual care
- Coronavirus assessment available through the Sydney Care Mobile App
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects Anthem Blue Cross members go to https://www.anthem.com/ca/coronavirus/individual-and-family/
Blue Shield of California
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost
- $0 copay telemedicine withTeladoc through May 31, 2020
- Early refill limits are waived on maintenance medications
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects Blue Shield members go to https://www.blueshieldca.com/coronavirus
Health Net
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost
- Prior authorization for lab work will be waived for screening and testing
- Cost-sharing is waived for doctor office, urgent care and outpatient hospital (including emergency dept) visits for medically necessary COVID-19 related services
- Waived prescription refill limits for medically necessary COVID-19 related services, and relaxed restrictions on home and mail delivery of prescriptions
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects Health Net members go to https://healthnet.com/portal/home/content/iwc/home/articles/coronavirus_COVID-19.action
Kaiser Permanente
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost.
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects Kaiser members go to https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/southern-california/health-wellness/coronavirus-information
Medi-Excel Health Plan
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost
- Reduced cost spa services though a MediExcel’s Excel Hospital through March 31, 2020. See Medi-Excel website for details.
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects Medi-Excel members go to https://2f4b591f-b260-4bfd-90ce-dc2737ace093.filesusr.com/ugd/794f32_cadb06e488f846188dd6b285a69e5131.pdf
Sharp Health Plan
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost – this includes hospital (including emergency dept), urgent care, provider office visits, and telehealth appointments for the purpose of screening and/or testing for coronavirus
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects Sharp Health Plan members go to https://www.sharp.com/services/coronavirus.cfm
United Healthcare
- Screening/diagnostic testing provided at no cost
- Free Emotional-Support Help Line available for members suffering from fear or stress due to COVID-19, open 24/7
For more information about COVID-19 and how this affects United Healthcare members go to https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/covid-19