Don’t Miss These Extras in Your Health Benefits

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The County’s health insurance providers offer numerous benefits beyond coverage for doctor’s office and emergency room visits. Anthem Blue Cross and Kaiser Permanente provide preventative care programs, tools and apps to keep you dialed-in and in touch 24-7.

Here are a few that can save you time and money so you can be on the road to recovery and preventative wellness:

Anthem

  • Download the Anthem Anywhere app to stay on top of your pharmacy benefits whenever and wherever you are. You’ll be able to find an in-network pharmacy, get personalized reminders, compare retail costs, and track order and refill status.

  • Is a migraine keeping you in bed? Kids sick in the middle of the night? See a doctor in minutes on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Members can also make an appointment with a licensed therapist in four days or less. Learn more about “tele-medicine” visits at livehealthonline.com.

  • Worried about out of pocket expenses? Know the cost before you get the care. Go to anthem.com/ca and login to use the Estimate the Cost tool. Search for the procedure you need and the tool will help estimate costs. For an even quicker cost comparison, use the Anthem Blue Cross mobile app.

Kaiser Permanente

  • Have a minor condition such as a cold or sinus infection? Save time by using the Kaiser telephone appointment service—you’ll be able to talk to a doctor within the hour. To make an appointment call 1-800-290-5000.

  • Visiting your doctor has never been easier. Video appointments are available for members from the convenience of your own home, office or even while on vacation. To make an appointment call 1-800-290-5000.

  • Employees with Kaiser can “meet” with a doctor via teleconference at the County Operations Center. The KP Care Now office located at 5530 Overland Ave., Suite 210, is staffed by a medical professional and has video capabilities. In addition, the KP Care Now office offers biometric screenings, immunizations and more. Make an appointment for KP Care Now by calling 858-278-2802 or emailing kp-carenow@kp.org.

  • You’ve just booked your dream vacation overseas, but do you have all the recommended immunizations? Contact Kaiser’s travel advisory service for safety information and recommendations on immunizations at 1-800-517-5556 or 619-528-3184 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Call four to six weeks before your trip to allow time for any needed immunizations.

  • Kaiser now has a page specifically for County of San Diego employees. Check it out!

Learn more about all benefits at the Department of Human Resources’ InSite page.