COVID-19 Update – October 2022
The health, safety, and well-being of our members and employees continues to be the top priority of FHCP. Following CDC Guidelines, the following are reminders of the protocols and services that FHCP has in place to protect and keep everyone safe.
What steps is FHCP taking to keep you safe?
Vaccine
Vaccination for COVID-19 remains key in preventing severe illness and hospitalization, as a large majority of patients admitted to the hospital are not vaccinated. If you have not yet received the vaccine, please consider doing so now.
FHCP is offering the Moderna vaccine to anyone in the community who wishes to be vaccinated. An appointment is appreciated but is not necessary. Vaccinations and booster shots will be given on a walk-in basis. Click here to find a location.
COVID-19 Booster Recommendations
FHCP is offering the new bivalent booster shots from Moderna also known as an “updated booster” which targets both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5
The Moderna Vaccine bivalent booster is only authorized for adults 18y/o and older.
- Everyone ages 6 months through 4 years should get all COVID-19 primary series doses.
- Everyone ages 5 years and older should get all primary series doses, and the booster dose recommended for them by CDC, if eligible.
- Everyone ages 5 years to 11 years is currently recommended to get the original monovalent booster.
- Everyone ages 12 years – 17 years is recommended to receive one bivalent booster. Currently only the Pfizer bivalent booster is recommended for this age group.
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Everyone ages
18 years and older is recommended to receive the Moderna bivalent booster
- This includes those who have received all primary series doses and people who have previously received one or more original monovalent boosters.
Booster Cross-Over Information
People who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago or the Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months ago may cross-over and receive a Moderna booster.
Testing
- If you are not feeling well and have symptoms that may include shortness of breath, fever, or cough, it is recommended that you take an at-home COVID-19 test. Learn more about FHCP's COVID-19 Test Reimbursement Program.
- If your symptoms are severe, please visit an FHCP Testing Location. In addition to testing, people with significant symptoms will also be evaluated by a provider at these locations.
COVID-19 Treatments
Prescription oral treatments are available for people who have contracted COVID-19 and are medically high-risk. These medications are available at both FHCP Pharmacies and many community pharmacies. If necessary, please speak with your primary care provider to learn more.
Visiting an FHCP Facility
Members who are not having symptoms of COVID-19, are encouraged to continue scheduled appointments with their providers for routine care. We do request that members who aren’t feeling well reschedule routine appointments.
- Wearing a mask is recommended when entering FHCP Facilities.
Telehealth Virtual Visits
We offer virtual visits to our members via FHCP Telehealth visits with your provider or Doctor on Demand.
- Call your FHCP staff provider’s office to set up a telehealth visit.(No copay)
- Doctor on Demand: 24/7 access to board certified providers
- Telehealth visits with non-FHCP staff physicians require the standard office copay
What can I do to protect myself and help prevent the spread of COVID-19?
- The CDC continues to recommend that all eligible adults, adolescents, and children 6 months and older be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting boosters when eligible.
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Consider using FHCP’s convenient mail order service to order a three-month
supply on most of your maintenance prescriptions with free shipping.
- Please call 386-676-7126 Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (Hearing impaired: TTY 800-955-8770)
- For COVID-19 Travel Health Information, visit the CDC Travelers’ Health Page.
Non-COVID-19 Medical Concerns and Appointments
- Please call your doctor’s office.
For additional questions please contact:
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Member Services: 386-615-4022 | 1-877-615-4022
TRS Relay 711 TTY: 1-800-955-8770
