2021
An Update on COVID-19 Booster Shots
An Update on COVID-19 Booster Shots

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.

An Update on COVID-19 Booster Shots
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
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.

Protect Yourself and Others by Getting a Flu Shot
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
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
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.