HR Employee Wellness

Flu Season Information 2012-2013

Don’t miss the FINAL “Tackle the Flu” clinic on campus…

Flu vaccine will be provided by WVU Occupational Medicine.
No appointments necessary.

Employees, spouses and dependent family member/s nine years or older, who are insured by PEIA or The Health Plan, may receive the vaccine at no cost.

Prior to attending a clinic:

1. Print and complete the Influenza Consent Form .
   Note: If you area spouse or dependent, please be sure to complete the subscriber information on the consent form.
   
   
2. Bring a photocopy (FRONT & BACK) of your insurance card for processing.
   • If you do not have an insurance card, you must complete the Influenza Consent Form and this Registration Form . You will need to call PEIA (HealthSmart) at 1-888-440-7342 or The Health Plan at 1-888-847-7902 to obtain the information required on the form.
     
3. Remember to wear clothing that allows convenient access to the upper arm.
   

If you do not have PEIA or The Health Plan:
Those with other insurance may obtain the vaccine at a cost of $25. Cash and checks accepted. Please complete the Influenza Consent Form .

Pregnant women may receive the vaccine (no specific gestation).
Please consult an obstetrician in advance of obtaining the vaccine if there are questions/concerns. (A physician note is not required as indicated on the consent form.)

Pneumonia vaccines will not be offered.
Those seeking the pneumonia vaccines are encouraged to consult a physician.

Convenient Alternative Options:
WVU Occupational Medicine and WVU Urgent Care.

• No cost vaccines are available to employees, spouses and dependent family member/s nine years or older, who are insured by PEIA or The Health Plan.
• The cost is $25 for those with other insurance.
  
• Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
  

WVU Occupational Medicine
Call 304.293.3693 to schedule a convenient appointment, M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WVU Urgent Care
Vaccines offered 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 days a week. No appointments necessary. (Located behind Applebee’s.)

Seeking a flu shot elsewhere:
Employees who plan to obtain a flu shot at a different location are encouraged to contact the provider in advance for information regarding: hours of operation, vaccine availability, insurance coverage, etc.

Several locations in Morgantown are offering the vaccine, but costs and insurance coverage vary. Not all locations will accept PEIA insurance, so fees may apply.

Employees who receive a vaccine at a location that does not bill insurance will be expected to make a payment at the time of service. If there is an out-of-pocket expense, PEIA insured employees may seek reimbursement.

How to Seek Reimbursement:
PEIA insured employees that make a payment at the time of service may seek reimbursement by submitting a HealthSmart Health Benefits Claim Form .

Please contact Kimberly Zaph at 304.293.8405 for more information.