To boost access to COVID-19 vaccines for hard-to-reach CalOptima members, CalOptima and County of Orange agencies are partnering to hold a vaccine clinic at CalOptima’s main office on Saturday, June 12 for Pfizer first or second doses and Johnson & Johnson single dose. Our office is located at 505 City Parkway West, Orange, 92868.

CalOptima is hosting an additional vaccine clinic at CalOptima on Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m.– 5 p.m. for our members and to support the state and county’s goal to vaccinate Orange County residents.

In addition to offering vaccinations for up to 1,200 people each day, the events will feature resource fair booths and information about supportive services. Members are offered a $25 incentive per vaccine dose.

Minors ages 12 to 17 need to be accompanied by their parent or guardian and are only eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Walk-ins are welcome!

To register, members can call the OC COVID-19 Hotline at 1-714-834-2000 or use www.othena.com, to register and select the CalOptima vaccination site. Transportation for members can be arranged by calling CalOptima at 1-888-587-8088. For more information about the Member Health Rewards, visit www.caloptima.org/vaccine.

Check out the American Academy of Pediatrics Orange County Chapter's Resource webpage for help to find important information on the COVID-19 vaccine, education and media sources.

As the state prepares to fully reopen, Governor Newsom announced action to ensure that restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries continue to benefit from pandemic regulatory relief. The Administration extended relief measures that permit restaurants and bars to continue to benefit from their investments to expand outdoor operations in areas such as sidewalks and parking lots, and to continue the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages with food deliveries, among other successful pandemic adaptations. In addition, the Administration is urging local governments to facilitate outdoor dining through local zoning and programs that support and promote expanded open-air, take-out and delivery options.

From June to September 2021 WIC offers a temporary $35 benefit increase for fruits and vegetables for women and children over 12 months. Join PHFE WIC and The Lundquist Institute for a webinar on June 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. to learn more about the increase. Registration is required.

Don't forget to read about CalOptima's amazing accomplishments during the pandemic year. Click on the electronic 2021 Report to the Community.

Due to the rapidly changing situation surrounding COVID-19, CalOptima posts a roundup of federal/state rules, guidance and news related to COVID-19 and updates it frequently.

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Providers and other health care professionals with questions can contact the Provider Relations department at 714-246-8600 or providerservices@caloptima.org.

CalOptima Customer Service remains ready to respond to member needs. Members can call Customer Service from the safety of their home, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have staff who speak their language.