We hope that you are staying healthy and safe. Highmark Wholecare is reaching out with updates about the COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe – much safer than getting COVID-19. The vaccines are also effective at preventing severe illness from COVID-19 and limiting the spread of the virus that causes it. This is according to the CDC.
Bottom Line: They are an important tool to help stop the COVID-19 pandemic.
Learn more about vaccine safety from the CDC here.
All Pennsylvanians ages 6 months and older are eligible to be vaccinated.
If you have
not yet received a vaccination, we have a dose ready for you. It is critical
that as many people as possible get vaccinated. The vaccine is free. You will
not pay any out of pocket costs.
Some vaccines require two doses. Don’t forget your second dose, if required!
(!) Updates Regarding Booster Shots for At-Risk Individuals
COVID-19
boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible.
Read more about booster shot eligibility here.
Search for Vaccine Providers and Pharmacies
Click on the links below to search for vaccine providers. Sites work best using a Chrome browser.
General search tools
- Vaccines.gov
- Text your zip code to 438829
- Call 1-800-232-0233
Hospital networks
Pharmacies
Government resources
Need a ride to your appointment?
Check with us to see if you qualify for transportation assistance. Call:
- 1-800-392-1147 (Medicaid)
- 1-800-685-5209 (Medicare)
TTY users call 711.
Homebound Members – Additional Assistance is Available from Highmark Wholecare
Homebound members can contact Highmark Wholecare directly if they require any assistance with getting the vaccine. Please use the phone numbers below. Members can also call 211 to connect with local resources or their local Area Agency on Aging.
- 1-800-392-1147 (Medicaid)
- 1-800-685-5209 (Medicare)
TTY users call 711.
Vaccine information is changing frequently. Keep up with the latest news from the CDC and PA Department of Health. Click on the links below:
Additional Resources from Our Provider Partners Across the State
Wholecare Resources
The Wholecare Resource Center is a way to search for community support resources. The tool is free to use. Visit The Wholecare Resource Center
You can find food, housing and transportation resources. You can also search for employment and mental health support programs. Many programs are available for free. Some are available at a reduced cost.
You can also call Member Services at:
- 1-800-392-1147 (Medicaid)
- 1-800-685-5209 (Medicare)
TTY users call 711.
Thank you and stay safe.