March 10, 2021
Disneyland Super POD Update
As of March 8, the Disneyland Super POD has been reconfigured to only serve people who require an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible option for in-car vaccinations. The site will have less capacity than the County’s other POD sites.

To access the County POD site schedule, click here.
Othena’s Latest Updates
Othena has a new Family Feature, which allows patients to manage vaccination scheduling and records for multiple family members.

Korean language translation is now available on both the Othena app and web portal, along with English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Chinese translations will be available soon.

Individuals without access to technology can call the Health Care Agency (HCA) hotline at 714-834-2000 for assistance with Othena registration and support. If additional support is required, hotline staff can coordinate with Othena representatives. 
State to Allow Additional Outdoor Activities 
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released updates to the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening framework focused on activities that can be conducted outdoors with consistent masking, two factors that are scientifically shown to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. The updates allow outdoor ballparks, stadiums and theme parks to open with significantly reduced capacity, mandatory masking and other public health precautions. These changes take effect April 1.

  • Outdoor sports and live performances (with fans/attendees) in the Purple tier, capacity will be limited to 100 people or fewer and attendance will be limited to regional visitors. Advanced reservations will be required, and no concession or concourse sales will be allowed. In the Red tier, capacity will be limited to 20%. Concession sales will be primarily in-seat (no concourse sales). In the Orange tier capacity will be limited to 33%, and in the Yellow tier capacity will increase to 67%. Attendance will be limited to in-state visitors in the Red, Orange and Yellow tiers.

  • Amusement parks are eligible to reopen in the Red tier. Capacity will be limited to 15% in the Red tier. In the Orange tier, that limitation will increase to 25%, and then 35% in the Yellow tier. Attendance will be limited to in-state visitors.

For more information regarding these updates, click here.
OCTA Seeks Public Input on Bus Service Changes
OCTA continues to adjust OC Bus Service during the COVID-19 pandemic and wants to hear from riders and the public to help keep Orange County moving safely.

OCTA is administering a short questionnaire through March 26 to solicit feedback on current and future OC Bus Service, which can be accessed here.

Hotlines are also available for comments:

  • English: 714-560-5007
  • Spanish: 714-560-5002
  • Vietnamese: 714-560-5003
Upcoming Webinars in the Community
From COVID-19 to Independence 
Community Forum on Children and Youth Health and Emotional Well-Being
CalOptima Regulatory Alerts
Due to the rapidly changing situation surrounding COVID-19, CalOptima posts a roundup of federal/state rules, guidance and news related to COVID-19. It will be updated frequently.
 
Below are the recent COVID-19 Regulatory Highlights:

  • CDPH HCF Conference Call Notification Weekly COVID-19 Update Call Notes (posted 3/1/21)
  • CMS COVID-19 — Vaccines Fraud Alert and Reporting to CMS (posted 3/1/21)
  • CDPH All Facilities Letter — AFL 20-69.1 Survey Priorities during the COVID-19 Pandemic (This AFL supersedes AFL 20-69) (posted 3/1/21)
  • CDPH SNF Conference Call Notification Weekly COVID-19 Update Call Notes (posted 3/1/21)
  • CDPH COVID-19 Variants of Concern Identified in California (posted 2/25/21)
  • CDPH HCF Conference Call Notification Weekly COVID-19 Update Call Notes (posted 2/24/21)

Providers and other health care professionals with questions can call CalOptima's Provider Relations department at 714-246-8600 or email providerservices@caloptima.org.
How to Contact CalOptima During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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.

  • Medi-Cal toll-free: 1-888-587-8088
  • OneCare Connect toll-free: 1-855-705-8823
  • OneCare toll-free: 1-877-412-2734
  • TTY 711
  • PACE: 1-714-468-1100; toll-free: 1-855-785-2584
  • PACE TTY: 1-714-468-1063

Our buildings are closed to members, but we are continuing to serve our members through our Customer Service phone lines, as we adhere to guidelines to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 transmission.

CalOptima
505 City Parkway West
Orange, CA 92868
 
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
13300 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
 
County Community Service Center
15496 Magnolia Street, Suite 111
Westminster, CA 92610
(Limited community partners are providing services on-site. CalOptima services are being provided remotely to ensure the safety of our members and employees.)

For CalOptima-specific updates on COVID-19, please visit our home page at www.caloptima.org.

National information can be found on the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) website at www.coronavirus.gov and local information can be found at the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) website at www.occovid19.ochealthinfo.com.
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