Temporary suspensions of certain participant deadlines, such as those for electing COBRA continuation coverage, making COBRA premium payments, requesting HIPAA special enrollment after a qualifying event such as birth, adoption, or loss of other group coverage, and for filing claims and appeals, will end on July 10, 2023, which is 60 days after the end of the COVID-19 National Emergency, unless your plan specifically provides otherwise.

California state laws add six months to the federal COVID-19 public health emergency requirements on health plans to continue covering COVID-19 tests, vaccines and therapeutic treatment from any licensed provider (in- or out- of-network) with no prior authorization or enrollee cost sharing. The public health emergency ends on May 11, 2023, and state laws extend these requirements for six months through Nov. 11, 2023.

While you may have a short period after contracting COVID-19 during which you have a heightened natural immunity, it diminishes over time, leaving you susceptible to the virus again.

Wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and washing hands also help reduce the virus’ spread, but we must also receive the vaccine in order to get the disease under control. Only through vaccinations can we develop widespread immunity and return to a long-awaited sense of normality.

Here are a few reasons to trust the effectiveness of the vaccines if you are still on the fence about receiving one.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, masks are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with everyday preventive actions such as frequent handwashing and social distancing.

For your safety and the safety of those around you, it is important to get the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it is available.

Routine vaccination is an essential preventive care service for children, adolescents and adults, including pregnant women. Vaccines should not be delayed because of COVID-19.

Anthem Blue Cross participants don’t always need to visit a doctor to use their benefits. They can choose where, when and how they receive care.

Participants can now use their vision benefits to have prescription eye wear delivered directly to their homes.

Learn how it would help you understand your symptoms and connect with a doctor through a telehealth session.

As news of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) evolves, you may find yourself growing increasingly anxious or stressed. If so, you are not alone. Your EAP is here to provide you and your household members support.

Here are a few ways you can rely on your benefits right now.