03/17/2021
FOR THOSE CLIENTS in CA SUTTER HEALTH PLANS:
March 17, 2021
With the newly authorized Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine and anticipation that the state will distribute additional vaccine supply, there’s renewed hope on the horizon. Providers across our network, including Sutter Health vaccination clinics, are working to expand vaccine appointment availability according to the supply from the state and guidance of public health officials.
Vaccine Eligibility and Appointments
Beginning March 15, COVID-19 vaccine eligibility increased to include essential workers (agriculture and food, education and childcare, emergency services, and public transit/airport and commercial airlines), individuals age 16-64 with severe health conditions, and those with a developmental or other high-risk disability as defined by the California Department of Public Health.
As supply allows, vaccinations will be offered at multiple locations across the Sutter Health Plus service area, including at several large-scale and drive-through clinics. Members who are eligible to receive the vaccine can check appointment availability through:
• Sutter’s patient portal, My Health Online, or by calling the Sutter Health COVID-19 Vaccine appointment line at 844-987-6115
• Network pharmacies including CVS, Rite Aid, Safeway, and Walgreens
• California's list of local COVID-19 resource websites to sign up for county alerts and find vaccination sites
Members can also sign up on My Turn, California’s COVID-19 vaccine scheduling portal, to be notified when they are eligible to schedule a vaccine appointment. If a member is eligible and vaccine appointments are available through My Turn, they can schedule one.
As a reminder, if a Sutter Health Plus member is able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, it’s covered even if it is administered out-of-network.
Additional Resources
For up-to-date information about COVID-19, visit:
• Sutter Health Plus COVID-19 Coverage, Cost and Access to Care for health plan information and FAQs
• Sutter Health COVID-19 Resources for clinical information, a COVID-19 interactive screener, patient information, and more
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for federal guidance, U.S. data tracking, and public health information
• California Department of Public Health for California-specific alerts, data tracking, resources and guidance