May 18, 2023
Notice Regarding Continued Coverage
The COVID Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended May 11, 2023. During the national public health emergency, the plans were required to cover COVID tests and vaccines for free in and out of network, and to provide you with eight free OTC COVID tests per 30-day period.
California state law requires fully insured plans, such as Kaiser, to continue current COVID benefit coverage until November 11, 2023, and the JHMB has elected to extend this coverage for its self-insured plans as well, such as PPO Plans A and B, the Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO plan, and the Aetna Open Choice PPO plan. After November 11, 2023, all FUSD Plans will apply standard benefits and cost-sharing.
The JHMB is committed to ensuring quality benefits for all its plan members, and as part of these efforts, the Board will continue to notify you about updates and changes that may affect your healthcare costs and coverage.
