COVID-19

At-Home COVID Tests:

 

From pharmacies: Starting February 1, Medi-Cal will cover at-home COVID-19 tests obtained at pharmacies enrolled as Medi-Cal providers. Coverage will be through Medi-Cal Rx, the state's fee-for-service prescription drug system for Medi-Cal. Members can call the Medi-Cal Rx Call Center at (800) 977-2273, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or 711 for TTY, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

From federal government: The federal government has made available free at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests. PHC recommends that all members order the tests as soon as they can, so that you can have them available if needed. Go to https://www.covidtests.gov/. Click on "order free at-home tests" on the website and it will take you to a U.S. Postal Service website to place an order.

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​To assist our members and the community, PHC is providing a list of COVID-19 vaccination events and other vaccine opportunities, including any county specific interest forms for appointments. We also encourage you to check with your doctor and your county public health department for additional information. Click here to learn more.

​COVID-19 Vaccine Locations

For upcoming local vaccine events, click here.

MyTurn (Official State of California website)

Safe, free, and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone age 16 and up. Let’s end this pandemic. Check for available appointments and book your vaccination as soon as you can. Click here to schedule an appointment.

Local Pharmacy

Some pharmacies are giving vaccines - CVS, Rite Aid, Safeway, Walmart, and more. You can fine open appointments on their website.

County Public Health 

Check your county Public Health Department website to learn about public vaccine clinics

Primary Care Doctor

Some Primary Care Doctors are also giving vaccines. Call your doctor to see if they are offering the COVID-19 vaccine in their office.


VaccinateCA

Community-driven effort to help Californians learn accurate, up-to-date, verified information about the coronavirus vaccine, so they can learn when they will be eligible and how to take their place in line. Click here to learn more.

VaccineFinder

VaccineFinder helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Click here to learn more.

Call PHC

Call us to get help finding a COVID-19 vaccine appointment near you.                  (800) 863-4155. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. TTY:(800) 735-2929 or 711


​COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

Visit COVID19.ca.gov for general vaccine information, including frequently asked questions, and please talk to your doctor with any additional questions.



​Community COVID-19 Resources

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​COVID-19 Information

(California Department of Public Health)

En Español: Para obtener información en español,           visite nuestra página de COVID-19.

​Important Resources

​COVID-19 Vaccine

PHC is working with the counties and providers in our service area to ensure that everyone will have access to the vaccine. We understand the urgency to receive the vaccine, but we are asking for your patience. As we learn more, like where you can go to receive the vaccine, we will be sharing that on this page. Check back frequently for updates. You can also visit www.covid19.ca.gov/vaccines

​COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

If you have questions regarding your specific circumstances, please talk to your doctor.

When will the vaccine be available to the public?

    • Most of California is currently in Phase 1a of the vaccine distribution. Some counties have moved to Phase 1b. Please contact your doctor or your county public health department for more information.

Can children get the vaccine?

      • At this time, the COVID-19 vaccines are only approved for individuals 16 years of age and older.

Can women who are pregnant or breastfeeding get the vaccine?

      • Please talk to your doctor about the COVID-19 vaccine and when you should get it. Pregnancy or breast-feeding does not exclude an individual from receiving the vaccine. 

Do I need to pay to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

      • No. Everyone will be able to get the vaccine at no cost.

How many shots are needed?

      • As many as two shots may be required. Please make sure you get clear follow-up instructions at the time you receive the shot.

When it's available, where can I get the vaccine?

      • At this time, we do not have locations for where you can receive the vaccine. When that information becomes available, we will be posting it on our website.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?

      • The COVID-19 vaccine has gone through rigorous testing standards that have been reviewed and approved by the FDA, CDC, and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup for the approved uses.

If I had COVID-19, do I still need to get the vaccine?

      • It is not yet clear how long a person who has had COVID-19 is immune to the coronavirus. If the immunity is not long lasting, a vaccination may be recommended to protect you from getting COVID-19 again.

​COVID-19 Vaccine

PHC is working with the counties and providers in our service area to ensure that everyone will have access to the vaccine. We understand the urgency to receive the vaccine, but we are asking for your patience. As we learn more, like where you can go to receive the vaccine, we will be sharing that on this page. Check back frequently for updates.

 

​Important Resources