PacificSource has provided us the following information: Effective January 15th, commercial insurers and plan sponsors will be required to cover up to 8 at-home COVID tests per covered individual per month, while federal Public Health Emergency orders remain in place. Reimbursement for non-participating pharmacies or other retailers will be the purchase price or $12 per […]
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Helpful Resources to Get You Through the Holidays
The holidays can be stressful. Did you know Western Grocers Trust provides resources at no cost to help you get through these times? During the holidays it is widely reported that people suffer more stress and anxiety than at any other time of the year. Often financial worries also come into play. This is a perfect […]
Medical Services options are a critical choice
Trying to decide which is the best solution for your medical condition? Use the following guide to learn how to make the best, most cost-effective choice for you. Where to Get Care – A practical guide for our members Contacting a physician via Teledoc is your most efficient and cost-effective way to get help. Take […]
Worthwhile EAP Member Webinars to check out!
Online, Free webinars covering a variety of helpful topics Webinars are generally one hour in length and topics include mental/ emotional concerns, relationships, finances, legal concerns, wellness, communication, and more. Upcoming Webinars: May 27, 2021: Sandwich Generation: Caught in the Middle June 1, 2021: Managing Emotions Related to Workplace Reintegration June 8, 2021: Investing: Education for Beginners June […]
Secrets to help keep your pharmacy costs down…
The Trust tries to use every tool available to help keep your prescription costs down. We thought it might be good to share again ideas that you can use when buying prescriptions: Ask your pharmacist if you are buying the drug in the most cost-effective way possible. Your Pharmacist can be your best resource to […]
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COVID-19 Information Update & Vaccination Plans
The Trust has received informative communications from PacificSource about the recent approval of the COVID-19 vaccine approval and we would like to share it with our community – even if you are not in our plan. Here is our latest COVID-19 video from PacificSource’s Chief Medical Advisor on how the vaccine works and general things […]
Teladoc – A valuable resource provided to all participating members
Teledoc® is FREE through June 2021 Virtual doctor visits have become more important than ever during this pandemic. We want to remind you that your health plan includes access to a wonderful service called Teladoc®. It gives you access to a doctor right where you are, using a mobile app on your phone or your […]
A Grateful Nation Salutes You!
To our Western Grocers Trust family, we are so proud to be a part of your community and thought you might like to see some of the many words of appreciation that have shown up on the internet! Children thank grocery workers Thank you grocery store clerks (Seattle Weekly) Images from Google thanking the grocery […]
PacificSource is now waiving all medical costs related to COVID-19
In our continuing effort to expand COVID-19 coverage, PacificSource is now eliminating member cost shares for testing and treatment of COVID-19. Expanded coverage now includes COVID-19 treatment PacificSource is waiving member costs for COVID-19 testing, diagnosis, and treatment regardless of the place of care for all fully-insured members from January 31 through June 30 (or […]
