Employee Information and Updates

Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) 

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Tips and Information

Risk Management Resources

Health and Benefit Plan COVID 19 Resources

Mental Health Resources flyer

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

The EAP provides 24/7 counseling and referral services to all employees and their family members  Please click the link below for complete details on EAP benefits and services including COVID 19 resources

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Aetna Open Access and PPO plans:

The Aetna plans require no cost share for COVID-19 testing or treatment.  COVID-19 testing either in-network or out of network will be covered at 100%. In addition, the health care provider visit, urgent care visit, or emergency room visit that resulted in the request for the test will be covered at 100% as well.  Please click the links below for more details on Aetna COVID 19 benefits and information.

Aetna What You Need To Know About COVID-19

CVS Health COVID-19 Resource Center

Aetna Resources For Living Hub

Aetna Retiree COVID update

 

Aetna Teledoc telemedicine:

Telemedicine and virtual care services give patients access to health care providers without having to leave home and, therefore, limit close contact with people who are sick. In response to COVID-19, any covered telemedicine visit copays are waived until June 4, 2020.

Please click this link for details.

 

Kaiser HMO:

For all Kaiser Permanente plans, cost sharing (deductibles, copayments and coinsurance) will be reduced to zero dollars ($0.00) for medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19 including the visit, associated lab testing, and radiology services in a plan hospital, emergency or urgent care setting, or medical office. This cost sharing reduction will apply to all Kaiser Permanente and other plan (participating) providers. If a member is diagnosed with COVID-19, all treatment including but not limited to hospital, transportation and pharmacy services will be covered in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the coverage document for the member’s health plan.

Please click the link below for additional information

Kaiser Coronavirus Information

Kaiser COVID Surge Preparations

Kaiser Consolidation of Services

In addition Kaiser has implemented the following in response to the COVID 19 virus: Drive-up testing at 6 locations; Telehealth; Postponement of elective surgeries and procedures; Increased member communications including this video series link Coronavirus and COVID-19 informational video series

 

Delta Dental:

Delta Dental has provided information on the link below for members and patients.

Delta Dental Members and Patient Information

 

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

The CARES Act now allows for over-the-counter medications to be reimbursed through your FSA without a prescription.  You can contact Flexible Benefit Administrators for more information about this change here

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