COVID-19 Resources from Anthem

• COVID-19 Testing and Treatment: COVID-19 testing is available at no cost. All Anthem plans cover medically necessary COVID-19 testing and the care visit where the test takes place with no out-of-pocket costs. Find a COVID-19 testing location near you by using this tool. Please talk to a doctor first to be certain you need a COVID-19 test. A doctor must order a COVID-19 test for you.  Anthem will help you coordinate COVID-19 care. All Anthem plans cover medically necessary COVID-19 testing nd   the care visit where the test takes place with no out-of-pocket costs. Find a COVID-19 testing location near you by using this tool. Please talk to a doctor first to be certain you need a COVID-19 test. A doctor must order a COVID-19 test for you.People who are diagnosed with COVID-19 may have long-term symptoms. Anthem case management nurses are ready to help coordinate care for long-term symptoms of COVID-19. If you’d like additional support, please call the Member Services number on your member ID and ask for an Anthem Case Management Nurse.

• Anthem members will receive the COVID-19 vaccination at no cost. Anthem will cover the COVID-19 vaccine. Anthem members won’t have out-of-pocket costs for the vaccine during this national public health emergency. This applies to all members, regardless of the type of health plan they have or which doctor or healthcare professional they choose to visit for COVID-19 vaccination. Please visit VaccineFinder to find COVID-19 vaccines by ZIP Code, vaccine brand, and availability status.

• Learn about your symptoms at no cost. The Sydney Care mobile app is a quick and easy way to find out what your symptoms may mean without leaving home. The app’s Coronavirus Assessment tool is always free. It uses guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And Sydney Care can connect you to a doctor for a telehealth visit after you use its Coronavirus Assessment feature. Sydney Care is available for iOS and Android devices. It works together with your Sydney Health or Engage Wellbeing app.

• COVID-19 Mental Health Resource Hub: Anthem’s affiliated health plans and Beacon Health Options have joined with Psych Hub, mental health advocates, and other national health insurers to develop a free web-based resource to support members’ mental health needs. Psych Hub offers a range of resources to help you and your family deal with pandemic-related stress such as social isolation, job loss and other mental health issues.

Staff members are available to assist you with questions or concerns related to the Anthem health insurance for students and scholars, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Email Lauren Jahrsdoerfer at mststudentinsurance@mst.edu, or call 573-341-4284.