The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released booster shot recommendations for individuals age 18 and older in certain populations. A booster shot is given to individuals when the immune system response to the primary vaccine series has likely decreased over time.
Ways to Manage Stress
If left unmanaged, constant stress can have negative effects on health. Consider making a few positive life changes to address and potentially remove stressors.
Spotlight on Large Group with Three Industry Experts
Rob Carnaroli, Sutter Health Plus Vice President of Sales, was recently interviewed for an article published in the October 2021 issue of California Broker. Read his responses here.
An Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released booster shot recommendations for some high-risk groups who received the Pfizer vaccine. A booster shot is given to individuals when the immune system response to the primary vaccine series has likely decreased over time.
Sutter Health Plus Earns High Marks for Quality, Service
Today, Sutter Health Plus announced it received 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality and satisfaction from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The HMO is one of only three health plans in the state of California to achieve this rating for the NCQA Measurement Year 2020 Health Plan Ratings.
Managing Health—Anytime, Anywhere
When life gets busy, it can be difficult to find time to manage health. Sutter Health Plus members have access to a variety of online tools and resources to help manage their wellness, care, and coverage from home or on-the-go when it’s convenient for their schedule, 24/7.
Protect Yourself and Others by Getting a Flu Shot
In addition to remaining vigilant and following public health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to protect yourself and those around you from Influenza (flu) and flu-related illness by getting the annual flu vaccine. Sutter Health Plus covers preventive care services, such as the yearly flu vaccine, at no cost share when provided by a participating provider.
Employer Spotlight: Waterbar and EPIC Steak
The COVID-19 pandemic has created countless challenges for restaurateurs and their staff. One of these groups is Land and Sea Restaurants. Despite ever-changing health mandates and setbacks, the group continues to provide health benefits for more than 200 employees. Managing Partner Pete Sittnick shares his experience working with our health plan.
Improving Mental Wellness with Sanvello
At Sutter Health Plus, we believe it’s important to care for both physical and mental wellness and encourage members to take advantage of their behavioral health benefits. This includes premium access to Sanvello—a top-rated app to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression 24/7—at no extra cost for members as part of the behavioral health benefits through U.S. Behavioral Health Plan, California (USBHPC), a subsidiary of Optum.
One Member’s Journey with Tera—
Virtual-First Primary Care
Kathy is a Bay Area resident who is living with a chronic, long-term condition. Over the past year, she struggled to find engaged providers who offered care options that fit her needs. Kathy learned about Tera—a virtual-first approach to primary care that is in the Sutter Health Plus network.