Member News

The pandemic-related flexibility that allows parents of children under age 18 and spouses to be reimbursed for providing personal care services will end on November 10, 2023. To ensure a smooth transition, Employers of Record should search for an alternate caregiver as soon as possible.

In This Issue: COVID-19 PHE Expired, Summer Safety Tips, Drowning Prevention, Osteoporosis, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital – Labor & Delivery, Where To Go for Care, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Gym Network 360 Is Now Husk Wellness and more.

All dual-eligible individuals with Medicaid and Medicare coverage will go through the Medicaid renewal process like all other Medicaid beneficiaries. Watch for the mail, follow all directions in the renewal notice, and complete your renewal as soon as possible.

In This Issue: Mental Health Resources, Lower Back Pain Awareness, Help Direct the Healthcare Conversation, Sentara High Risk Breast Program, and more.

Optima Health has continuously monitored the spread of COVID-19 to keep you informed of the latest developments and how these changes could affect your health plan.

Optima Health is pleased to share that we have partnered with our new pharmacy and vision vendors, ESI and VSP, to improve your secure member portal by streamlining the experience. Take a look!

Optima Health has partnered with The Periscope Group as clinical consultants for members with durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetics, and assistive technology effective March 1, 2023.

Valley Health is now in-network for all Optima Health products.

In This Issue: Oh, hello! Optima Health is now in Northern Virginia, Optima Health celebrates the Great American Smokeout®️, Exciting Pharmacy and Vision Benefit Updates, Flu Season is Here, Address Gaps in Your Healthcare, and more.

Optima Health continuously looks for ways to improve benefits, services, and costs for its members.

In This Issue: Introducing Ovia Health, Well-Child Visits and Recommended Vaccinations, Back to School Safety, Lung Cancer Screenings, Get Ready for Flu Season, Sentara Board of Directors Announces Next President and CEO, and more.

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In This Issue: COVID-19 Vaccine Updates, Jiva Member Portal Update, Managing Lower Back Pain, Preventing Hypertension, Healthy Ways to Cope With Stress, Men's Health Month, Tips for a Healthy Summer, Cool Down with a Blueberry Smoothie From WebMD® Health Services and more.

All members currently working with an Optima Health case manager and have an Individualized Care Plan completed will now be able to the view their Care Plan in the member portal on the Optima Health website.