Eligible participants include active and pre-65 retired Plan members who received their full vaccination as Plan members any time since January 1, 2021 (the beginning of our Plan Year).

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulatory guidelines prohibit Medicare Advantage members from earning an incentive for participating in the COVID-19 Vaccination Activity. The COVID-19 Vaccination Activity is an extension of SHBP Annual Wellness Initiatives offered to SHBP Commercial (non-MA) members and covered spouses enrolled in Anthem, UnitedHealthcare and Kaiser Permanente Plan Options.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced $25.5 billion in new funding that is available for distribution to all states through the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4.