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California Health & Wellness is no longer a Medi-Cal plan starting January 1, 2024. Regardless of the county you live in, your Medi-Cal service and benefits will not be impacted by the health plan changes since you will be assigned to a new health plan. The county you live in determines your new health plan. Learn more
California Health & Wellness is no longer a Medi-Cal plan starting January 1, 2024. Regardless of the county you live in, your Medi-Cal service and benefits will not be impacted by the health plan changes since you will be assigned to a new health plan. The county you live in determines your new health plan. Learn more

22-350 COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Program Extended to August 31, 2022

Date: 04/29/22

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

  • California Health & Wellness Plan (CHWP) 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 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 e-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.

Go to the provider portal for more information

As a reminder, provider update 22-113, Help Medi-Cal Members Get a COVID-19 Vaccine and a Gift Card, was distributed on February 3, 2022. It included a table with information about where to find the materials listed below that have been posted in the provider portal:

  • 22-040m, HEDIS® Monthly Care Gap Report Adds Member COVID-19 Vaccine Records.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive for Medi-Cal Members and related FAQs.
  • COVID-19 Member Flyer: Get a Gift Card When You Share Your Vaccination Status.

Additional information

If you have questions about the information contained in this update, contact CHWP at 877-658-0305.