Current News and Events
Frequently Asked Questions: Behavioral Health Services
From Providence Health Plan Providence continually takes steps to ensure members have prompt access and compassionate assistance to the care they need. Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, members will now have one consolidated access point for all behavioral health and medical services through the same customer service phone number and online member portal. Read the full […]
Workers’ Compensation Covers COVID-19 in California
On September 17, 2020, California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law. The new state law, which has an immediate effect, applies if an employee in California has a COVID-19-related illness during the period beginning March 19, 2020 and ending December 31, 2022. During this period, the employee’s COVID-19-related illness is presumed to arise […]
Return to Work Guide
With continuing uncertainty around COVID-19, businesses of all sizes and types are doing their best to repoen, partially reopen or close and accommodate changing restrictions for conducting business. We’ve compiled a guide to support employers – whether you are a small business or large group – in planning for the unknown. Download the guide here.
Prevention of Sexual Harassment & Abusive Conduct Training
California Law Requirements for Sexual Harassment Prevention & Abusive Conduct An employer with 5+ employees must: Provide Sexual Harassment training by January 1, 2021 New non supervisory employees must be provided with sexual harassment training within 6 months of hire. New supervisory employees must be provided sexual harassment training within 6 months of the assumption […]
Help avoid a ‘twindemic’ in communities and prolonged absences at work.
>A flu shot is always a good idea. But this year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, flu shots are more important than ever. As we head into flu season, it’s important to encourage your employees, even healthy ones, to get vaccinated and to maintain a healthy lifestyle. COVID-19 and the flu share many similar symptoms. Vaccines […]
Help for members impacted by wildfires and extreme heat in California
From Anthem Blue Cross We are here to help you find and receive care when you need it during a crisis. Please call 833-285-4030 if you need assistance. Between August 18, 2020 and September 17, 2020, we are making changes for members who live in Sonoma, Napa, Monterey and Nevada counties in California who must […]
Supporting Members Affected by Wildfires
From Blue Shield of California Governor Newsom has declared a State of Emergency as numerous fires burn across the state. We are working hard to ensure the safety and care of all Blue Shield of California members during this difficult time. Communications are being sent to members in impacted areas informing them of available resources. […]
Anonymous Workplace Complaints
Please see the helpful info below from HR Support Center regarding significant rule changes to FFCRA leave that may be applicable to your company (more information should be released in the near future). A federal court in New York recently struck down four federal Department of Labor (DOL) rules related to the leaves provided by […]
Get a scientific perspective on the latest COVID-19 news from Kaiser Permanente
Watch and share this new prerecorded webinar to get the latest updates and clinical information your clients need to navigate the new normal of COVID-19. Deb Friesen, MD, speaks about the scientific realities of coronaviruses and COVID-19, control measures, and Kaiser Permanente’s response. Watch the Webinar here.
COVID-19 Update from Blue Shield of California
In an ongoing effort to meet the needs of the times, Blue Shield of California is extending cost-sharing waivers through December 31, 2020 for COVID-19 treatment and for Teladoc virtual medicine visits. Treatment On April 1, 2020, Blue Shield announced it will waive co-payments, coinsurance, and deductibles for treatment for COVID-19 received between March 1, […]