At this time the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised that any non-urgent, elective care is to be put on hold. Based on this guidance we are suspending wellness visits to Vivacity Care Center until at least April 17, 2020. You can still make a sick care appointment by calling 509-228-3330.

Vivacity Care Center is facing a rapidly increasing need to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time the CDC has advised that any non-urgent, elective care is to be put on hold to help limit the spread and impact of COVID-19.

If you had a non-urgent or wellness appointment scheduled, we’ll be calling you to reschedule.

If you are an existing patient, you can call the care center after-hours at 509-228-3300 to talk to a registered nurse. And if necessary, they will transfer you to an on-call Vivacity Care Center provider.

While in-person appointments at your care center are being limited during the COVID-19 outbreak, you can now schedule virtual acute care visits with your provider. Call Vivacity Care Center today at 509-228-3300 to schedule an appointment with a provider.

In order to prioritize appointments appropriately, online scheduling of appointments is unavailable. If you need to schedule a sick care appointment, please call us at 509-228-3300.

You can make health coaching and behavioral health appointments any time, which will be held virtually. You can only have a virtual appointment with a health coach or counselor if you’ve already had an initial visit with a provider at Vivacity Care Center.

A virtual appointment allows you to meet with your provider over video from the comfort of your home. If you’ve ever used FaceTime or Skype, this is exactly the same.

If you experience any difficulties during your virtual appointment, please either tell us (if you can during your appointment) or call us at 509-228-3300.

Yes. Your provider can write you a prescription or request additional testing (e.g. X-ray, lab tests) by sending it electronically to the pharmacy or lab of your choice.

If you think you were exposed to COVID-19 or have fever or cough, please call Vivacity Care Center at 509-228-3300 or your primary care provider.

To avoid possible spread, you should not go to a lab for testing without an order from your doctor. Do not go to the emergency room unless you are having a medical emergency.

You can always contact your provider at Vivacity Care Center. After discussing your symptoms, your provider may determine that you do not need to be tested for COVID-19. At this point, your doctor will help advise you on how to treat your symptoms from home, including taking medicine to reduce fever or other cold symptoms.

All insurance plans work differently. Please call the number on the back of your medical insurance card to learn if you can refill your prescription early.

We have a lot more to learn about COVID-19. However, it appears the virus spreads like other respiratory viruses – by people with the infection coughing and sneezing. These droplets are inhaled by other people or moved to the eyes, nose or mouth by contaminated hands.

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Clean your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you are feeling ill.

For all that you need to know, including travel advisories: cdc.gov/coronavirus

For specific questions, see the CDC’s FAQ section.

For information about COVID-19 in your state, search your state’s health department, which works with the CDC to monitor and implement all recommendations.

Premera Blue Cross and LifeWise Health Plan of Washington members will have network copays and deductibles waived for FDA-authorized COVID-19 testing and the related provider visit.

Medicare Advantage will have all cost shares for the healthcare provider visit and FDA-authorized COVID-19 testing waived if they meet CDC criteria for testing.

All other treatments and services including hospitalization are subject to the usual benefits and cost shares. Pre-authorization for medically necessary and FDA-authorized COVID-19 testing is not required. Any care needed once diagnosis of COVID-19 has occurred will be covered consistent with the standard provisions of your health benefits.

In response to the potential growth of COVID-19 cases, the Washington Health Benefit Exchange announced a limited-time, special enrollment period for qualified individuals who aren’t insured. Enrollment runs through April 8, 2020, and allows uninsured individuals 30 days to enroll in coverage through Washington Healthplanfinder.

Washington residents can enroll through April 8 by calling the Customer Support Center from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 855-923-4633; TTY: 855-627-9604, or by contacting a local certified broker or navigator. Individuals who select a plan by April 8 will have coverage starting April 1, 2020.