Spotlight
Dear PHBP Participants,
The PHBP would like to assure you that our covered participants are our number one priority. At this time, our covered freelancers have had no loss of coverage as a result of the Coronavirus. Due to our two month staggered Qualification Period vs Coverage Period structure, there will be no immediate impact on the benefits provided to any Plan participants. PHBP recognizes the current concerns about future eligibility issues that may be caused if commercial production in the United States is postponed en masse. The PHBP will continue to assess the actual impact on our covered participants as the situation develops and will determine if adjustments to the Plan’s eligibility rules become necessary to offset any decline in PHBP covered employment as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. The PHBP’s sole focus is to protect the health and welfare of our employee participants as well as the stability of the Plan.
Anthem Blue Cross, the Plan’s medical carrier, will waive all copays, coinsurance, deductibles and requirements for prior authorization for medically necessary tests used to diagnose COVID-19. For more detailed information and for updates from Anthem, visit Anthem’s dedicated COVID-19 page: coronavirus (COVID-19)
The PHBP would also like to remind all covered participants that one of your provided benefits is access to Live Health Online, Anthem’s online doctor visit service. Specialties include family medicine, emergency medicine, medical for kids, psychology and psychiatry. Live Health Online is a safe and effective way for you to see a doctor and receive health guidance related to COVID-19 or any other illness or ailment from the comfort of your home via a smart phone, tablet or computer-enabled web cam. Register with your Anthem ID here; LiveHealth Online
Use of Live Health Online does incur the following out of pocket costs:
HMO: $10 copay
PPO: $20 copay
HSA: $59 charge until deductible is met, then 20% coinsurance
Anthem also recommends all members who have a 30-day prescription for medications taken on a regular basis to talk to your doctor about changing to a 90-day supply. Members filling 90-day prescriptions can obtain your medications through Anthem’s home delivery pharmacy and, in some circumstances, select retail pharmacies. Call the pharmacy services number on the back of our Anthem ID card to learn more.
LiveHealth Online
March 19, 2020
The PHBP would also like to remind all covered participants that one of your provided benefits is access to Live Health Online, Anthem’s online doctor visit service. Live Health Online is a safe and effective way for you to see a doctor and receive health guidance related to COVID-19 or any other illness or ailment from the comfort of your home via a smart phone, tablet or computer-enabled web cam.
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Print a Temporary Anthem Medical Card
December 31, 2018
How to Print a Temporary Anthem Medical ID card:
(Physical cards are expected to be delivered 7 - 10 business days after January 1st)
For immediate ID card information call BeneSys at 855-696-2909 ext 8604
Already a PHBP participant? Go to anthem.com/ca and log in to your account or create
a new one using your existing Member ID. Even if you are changing medical plans,
your Member ID will stay the same, only your Group number will change.
If you are new to the PHBP as either a Freelance or Staff Employee, call BeneSys at
855-696-2909 or email them at staff@PHBPBenefits.org with your full name and last 4
digits of your SSN and they will provide you with your member ID so you may create an
account and log in per the above instructions.
Download the attached Anthem Blue Cross flyer for more details on access from your
computer or your mobile device.
Disclaimer: Though the Anthem ‘Find a Doctor’ website is updated weekly, It is always
suggested you call your selected Primary Care Physician prior to requiring care to
confirm they are still active participants in your health plan.
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California Freelance Webinar November 19 2018
November 20, 2018
PHBP Webinar Town Halls
November 13, 2018
PHBP Town Halls
October 25, 2018
TOWN HALLS
Come hear about the plan and get your questions answered.
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The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is now available!
August 24, 2018
Covered Freelance employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This program provides you with services to help with the everyday challenges of life that may affect your medical, marital, mental, legal or financial health, family life, alcohol or drug independency and more. EAP services are provided by a third party, LifeWorks US Inc., under an agreement with Metlife.
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Electronic Delivery of Materials
August 24, 2018
ANTHEM DRUG LIST CHANGES ARE COMING OCTOBER 1, 2018
August 24, 2018
Twice a year, Anthem reviews its drug list, and the next update for 2018 is October 1. Some medications may move to a higher tier or be removed from the drug list. If you have questions about your drug benefit, you can call the Member Services number on your ID card.
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