Health insurers are grappling with natural disasters across the country, from hurricanes in the Southeast to wildfires in California. The impact of these disasters is severe. That’s why health insurers are focused on helping everyone recover, rebuild and restore their future.
Blue Shield of California Provides Assistance to Members Affected by California Wildfires: The Blue Shield of California is helping members living in areas affected by the ongoing wildfires in a variety of ways. For example, if a member is in a mandatory evacuation zone, prescriptions can be refilled immediately, even if no refills are scheduled. Additionally, if a member moves out, we can look at providers outside our network at our in-network profit level to replace medical equipment and supplies if necessary.
CVS Health takes steps to prepare for Hurricane Ian: CVS Health has implemented a number of proactive measures to ensure continuity of care during Hurricane Ian. For example, CVS Pharmacy reached out to patients via text her message, email, and phone to prompt them to refill and pick up their prescriptions. Stores were also provided with additional emergency supplies such as water, batteries and first aid supplies. Her CVS Caremark, pharmacy benefit manager for the company, is providing her one-time emergency refills of her 10-day supply of medications to her members of the plan in affected areas. Ensure member safety and access to emergency services.
Florida Blue Helps Members Respond to Hurricane Ian: Several programs and services are available to members of Florida Blue and Truli for Health affected by Hurricane Ian. For example, early prescription refills for maintenance medications will be available until October 24, 2022. Members are also eligible for $0 virtual visits through Teladoc for non-urgent health conditions. Our bilingual 24/7 hotline gives non-members instant emotional support at no additional cost.
Florida Blue Donates $1 Million to Support Relief Efforts After Hurricane Ian: Florida Blue and its parent company, GuideWell, make initial $1 million donation to support relief and recovery efforts throughout the state of Florida to help communities affected by the widespread devastation of Hurricane Ian announced. The $1 million relief fund will be focused on the areas most affected by the storm, including southwestern Florida. Donations go to the General Fund of local, regional, and statewide nonprofits who can allocate funds where they are needed most after the storm damage is fully assessed. Florida Blue and GuideWell investments are made by organizations such as the American Red Cross, his local United Way affiliate, and Volunteer Florida’s Disaster Fund.
Humana Foundation Donates $1 Million to Recovery from Hurricanes Fiona and Ian: The Humana Foundation is donating $1 million to relief and recovery efforts for those affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida and Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. Humana is also taking steps to help communities along the path of each storm, including opening access to a crisis hotline with free counseling available. Organizations that have received funding include the Florida Disaster Fund, Collier County Community Foundation, Collaboratory, Sarasota County Community Foundation, GiveWell Community Foundation, and the Center for Disaster. The Humana Foundation also announced that Humana employee donations to disaster relief will match up to $500 per employee. The Humana Foundation will continue to monitor Hurricane Ian and assess additional recovery needs.
Molina Healthcare in Florida takes steps to support members affected by Hurricane Ian: Molina Healthcare, Florida, is helping members and providers affected by Hurricane Ian. Molina is in close contact with employees and service providers throughout the affected areas to ensure they are available during the emergency. Molina will suspend pre-approval requirements for all prescriptions and medical services, cover medical services regardless of participating or non-participating providers in his network, and proactively contact high-risk members to ensure their Ensure medical needs are met.
Molina Healthcare in Mississippi supports local communities after record rainfall: Molina Healthcare of Mississippi reached out to help communities affected by the recent flash flood. During the declared emergency, the Molina on the Move emergency response team worked with community organizations to deliver pallets to areas in need of water. In addition, Molina partnered with the Red Cross to sponsor water distribution in various locations.
Point32 Health-matching donations of up to $50,000 for relief efforts after Hurricane Fiona: Donations to the IBA (Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion Inc. for Hurricane Fiona Relief) will be matched up to $50,000 by the Point32Health Foundation, doubling the impact of your donation. 100% of all funds will be used to meet the immediate needs of residents. in Puerto Rico.
USAA commits $1.25 million to organizations working on disaster recovery from Hurricane Ian: USAA contributed $1.25 million to seven organizations to enable additional relief, assistance and recovery for the millions of Americans affected by Hurricane Ian. The American Red Cross and Team Rubicon will each receive $500,000, and five US military aid organizations will receive $250,000 together.
