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22-351 COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program Extended to August 31, 2022

Date: 04/29/22

This information applies to Physicians and Participating Physician Groups (PPGs).

This information applies to Medi-Cal in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties.

Help patients get vaccinated and qualify for a $50 Walmart® gift card

Inspire your unvaccinated patients to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Share the information below about how to qualify for the gift card and the website to claim the reward during an office visit.

Along with extending the program, the age to qualify for a gift card has been lowered from age 12 to age 5.

Here’s how they can qualify for a gift card

  • CalViva Medi-Cal member.
  • Age 5 or older.
  • Get their first COVID-19 vaccine any time from November 22, 2021, through August 31, 2022.
  • Claim gift cards by August 31, 2022.
  • Be among the first 10,000 to submit their information on the rewards website.
  • Have a valid email address to receive the e-gift card. Upon request, a physical gift card can be mailed to the member instead of an electronic copy.

Visit the rewards website

If the member qualifies, they can go to the myhealthpays® website.

At the website, they will need to enter personal details, such as their Medi-Cal/ Medicaid identification number, last name shown on their insurance card, date of the first shot, vaccine maker, and other information.

Final step is to confirm the gift card

The member will receive an email to confirm the information that was shared on the website. The gift card arrives in their inbox in five to seven days. The gift card can be used online or in a Walmart store and will not expire.

Where to find member vaccination status and incentives

The table below shows you where to access previously distributed materials posted in the Provider Library. 

Provider Library section

Material

Description

Updates and Letters

22-041m, HEDIS® Monthly Care Gap Report Adds Member COVID-19 Vaccine Records

This provider update shares how to use the care gap report to find assigned unvaccinated members to contact about getting a COVID-19 vaccination. Providers with access to Cozeva® can get lists of unvaccinated members automatically in the platform.

Education, Training and Other Materials

 

COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive for Medi-Cal Members and

 

 FAQs

This flyer informs providers about how members and families can get a $50 Walmart® gift card after receiving their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. This is for a limited time.

 

Answers to frequently asked member questions about the $50 Walmart gift card. It covers topics such as who is eligible, how to redeem the gift card and includes troubleshooting issues.

COVID-19 Member Flyer: Get a Gift Card When You Share Your Vaccination Status

This flyer can be shared with members and gives details about the $50 Walmart gift card, and what they need to do to qualify and get a gift card.

Additional information

If you have questions about the information in this update, contact CalViva Health at 888-893-1569.



Last Updated: 04/28/2022