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Tàvì nìnù yó’o ná kunde’ún videó xa’á ña coronavirus o covi xa’ùn kòmí ña Tu’ùn Sàví
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COVID-19 Information for Members
General COVID-19 Information
What are the signs and symptoms of COVID-19?
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated its list of COVID-19 symptoms which include the following:
Covid-19 Signs & Symptoms
| Fever or chills | Cough |
| Muscle or body aches | Headache |
| New loss of taste or smell | Sore throat |
| Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing | Congestion or runny nose |
| New loss of taste or smell | Fatigue |
| Nausea or vomiting | Diarrhea |
COVID-19 Testing
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Approved FDA over-the-counter COVID-19 tests are available. For a list of approved tests visit the FDA’s At-Home OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests page.
My Turn is a great resource to find a testing location by zip code.
Get tested ay any provider site-just make sure to show your CenCal Health Member ID Card and your BIC card.
COVID-19 Treatment
If you test positive for COVID-19 and are age 12 or older, free treatment may help you recover faster and avoid serious illness. Even if your symptoms are mild right now the treatment works best when started right away.
Medi-Cal Covered oral COVID-19 Medication Treatments are available free of charge through Medi-Cal’s Pharmacy Benefit Medi-Cal Rx.
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Pharmacy Benefit |
Medical Benefit |
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Medication |
Medi-Cal Rx |
Medi-Cal FFS |
CenCal Health Benefit |
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Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Lagevrio (molnupiravir) |
Yes |
No |
No |
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Veklury (remdesivir) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Visit CenCal Health’s COVID-19 Treatment page for detailed information.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Everyone 6 months of age and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine talk to your doctor or visit the CDPH COVID-19 Vaccines.
Everyone ages 6 months and older have access to the vaccine. The California Department of Public Health is working with partners, to continue promoting vaccine access, providing science and fact-based information on vaccine safety and efficacy.
To learn more about scheduling your COVID-19 vaccines, check with your:
- Medical Provider’s office
- Local Pharmacy
- Community Health Centers
You can get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines during the same visit.
Need Help?
CenCal Health Member Services: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm call 1-877-814-1861. For the hard of hearing, please call the CA Relay at 711 or the CenCal Health TTY at 1-833-556-2560
CenCal Health Nurse Advice Line: Free 24-7 Nurse advice line 1-800-524-5222
CenCal Health Behavioral Health: CenCal Health members can still get mental health care by phone or by video. Members with pre-existing mental health conditions should continue with their treatment and be aware of new or worsening symptoms. You can find more information about Behavioral Health services here or call Member Services at 1-877-814-1861.
Medi-Cal Rx: 1-800-977-2273 TTY/TDD 711, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit www.Medi-CalRx.dhcs.ca.gov