California Health & Wellness Assisting Members Across California During State of Emergency

Rhea-AI Summary

California Health & Wellness (CHW) is responding to Gov. Gavin Newsom's state of emergency in multiple counties due to severe winter storms by providing assistance to affected members. This includes access to emergency prescription refills and mental health support through MHN. CHW members can utilize telehealth services via the Babylon app for non-emergency issues. The organization emphasizes its commitment to ensuring healthcare access during emergencies. CHW operates as a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), focused on quality health coverage in rural California.

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• Emergency prescription refills available for affected members.
• Mental health support services through MHN to assist coping.
• Telehealth options via the Babylon app for non-emergency healthcare.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sierra and Yuba counties, California Health & Wellness (CHW) is providing special assistance to members affected by the series of winter storm systems. These systems have produced record-breaking snowfall, damaging winds and flooding. CHW wants to ensure its members have access to essential prescription medications, critical company information and other healthcare services should their services be interrupted.

Prescription Information

• During the duration of the state of emergency, members in counties affected by the winter storms can obtain an emergency supply from the drug store where they originally filled their prescription.
• If their drug store is closed, members can call California Health and Wellness at 1-877-658-0305, option 2, for assistance.

Help with Coping

• California Health and Wellness members can also call MHN for coping support. MHN can offer referrals to mental health counselors, local services, or phone consultations. These services can help members cope with grief, stress, or trauma related to the fires.
• MHN operates their hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 1-800-227-1060.

Telehealth Option

• Members can also download the Babylon app and make a video appointment to speak face-to-face with a health care provider for non-emergency issues.

Information for Healthcare Providers

Doctors and nurse practitioners can call the California Health and Wellness Provider Service Center at 1-877-658-0305 for help with:

• Emergency prescription refill guidelines
• Escalating approvals to reduce approval turnaround times
• Approval for out-of-network treatments when in-network resources are unavailable

Other Important Information

Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, California Health & Wellness may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services.

About California Health & Wellness

At California Health & Wellness, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health. That is why we have been offering access to quality health coverage to Californians in 19 rural counties since 2013. In fact, we operate as part of the state's Medi-Cal Managed Care Rural Expansion program. This expansion brings health coverage to people eligible for Medi-Cal, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and other programs. Headquartered in Northern California, our work is based on the core belief that access to quality healthcare is best delivered locally. We are dedicated to helping transform the communities we serve, one person at a time. That is why we partner with local, regional and community-based organizations to deliver access to healthcare, pharmacy, vision and transportation services for our members. California Health & Wellness is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that provides affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation.

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Ken Muche

mediainquiries@healthnet.com

Source: California Health & Wellness

FAQ

What special assistance is California Health & Wellness providing due to the winter storms in California?

California Health & Wellness is offering emergency prescription refills, mental health support through MHN, and telehealth services via the Babylon app for affected members.

How can California Health & Wellness members access emergency supplies during the state of emergency?

Members can obtain emergency supplies from their original drug store or call California Health & Wellness for assistance.

What is the contact number for mental health support offered by California Health & Wellness?

Members can contact MHN for mental health support at 1-800-227-1060, available 24/7.

What is the relationship between California Health & Wellness and Centene Corporation?

California Health & Wellness is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), providing quality health coverage in California.