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There are no copays for medically necessary COVID-19 screening and testing received from providers affiliated with your plan medical group or in the emergency department. You can get free at-home tests at COVIDtests.gov. You can also submit proof of purchase for FDA approved at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests up to $12 for reimbursement for kits purchased on or after Nov. 12, 2023. To submit your at-home tests for reimbursement online, log in to your Sharp Health Plan online account. Select Claims, then select At-home COVID-19 test reimbursement.
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Sharp Health Plan members can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost from any pharmacy that is part of the CVS Caremark® national network. Use the pharmacy locator to find a pharmacy near you. Supply may be limited, so please check with your pharmacy to be sure they have the vaccine available.
After Nov. 11, 2023, you can also get a COVID-19 vaccine from a non-contracted provider and request reimbursement from Sharp Health Plan. Submit your itemized receipt with a completed prescription reimbursement form to CVS Caremark to request reimbursement. Copay applies for COVID-19 vaccines from non-contracted providers.
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The CDC has information on symptoms to help you make decisions and seek appropriate care.
It’s safe to get the care you need, virtually and in person. Visit your plan medical group’s or doctor’s website to find out how they’re protecting patients, visitors and caregivers during this time.
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We’re here to help you get the care you need when you need it. Here are helpful resources for getting care quickly. Remember, you should always contact your primary care physician (PCP) first about telehealth services, as well as COVID-19 screening, testing and treatment.
Talk to a registered nurse after hours and on weekends at 1-800-359-2002. You may be directed to your primary care doctor. This is to ensure the quickest and best care possible when the nurse advice line is experiencing high call volumes.
Telehealth visits are a covered benefit for members, if your doctor provides this service. Your copay will vary depending on your plan, but should be no more than the copay for an in-office visit.
The health care professionals at MinuteClinic® can help evaluate symptoms and come up with a treatment plan. Most services will require you to pay the amount equal to your copayment for an office visit to your PCP.
Get your local questions answered 24/7 by 2-1-1 San Diego, our region’s trusted source for community services. You’ll find resources and crisis hotlines for housing and shelter, food assistance, emotional support and more.
This video helps explain what COVID-19 is, how it spreads, and what to do if you are feeling sick or are worried about exposure.
Watch this video from PsychHub for ways to cope with the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Testing is crucial to guiding our next steps in the fight against COVID-19, but do you know the difference between all the tests available?
If you or someone you know has lost their job, watch this video for coping strategies that can help support mental health.
The flu shot is covered under your preventive care services at no cost to you, as long as you get care within your plan network.
If you’re feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed, we’re here for you. It’s important to address these feelings to take good care of yourself. We offer several options, so you can get the support you need.
If you have a medical concern or need a follow-up appointment, a video or phone visit1 might be the ideal option.
You know the saying: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Get your wellness score, download our preventive care checklists and get helpful tips on how to live a healthier life.
Find out if you're at higher risk for severe illness (CDC) ➜
Cyber criminals are finding new ways to defraud people online as we face the coronavirus and COVID-19. Be sure to protect yourself.
Check out this recommended COVID-19 vaccine schedule from the CDC.
COVID-19 can have symptoms similar to a cold or flu. Use this chart to learn the differences.
Patients with COVID-19 have experienced mild to severe respiratory illness.
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