Northern California Fires

Employees, foundation-affiliated physicians, advanced practice clinicians and medical staff members may be eligible for several types of assistance and resources. Below please find contact information to access the appropriate resources.

Financial Assistance

• Sutter Health Funded Financial Assistance– Employees, foundation-affiliated physicians, APCs and medical staff members impacted by the fire may be eligible for financial assistance depending on needs and circumstances. Apply online for disaster assistance. You can also call our dedicated call center at (866) 961-2889 if you have questions.

• Sutter Health Philanthropic Disaster Relief Fund – Employees, foundation-affiliated physicians, APCs and medical staff members impacted by the fire may be eligible to request funds from this recently established charitable fund. Apply online for disaster assistance. You can also call our dedicated call center at (866) 961-2889 if you have questions.

• Hardship PTO Cash-out – Please contact the Sutter Health Employee Line at (855) 398-1631 to request a hardship PTO cash-out.

Additional Assistance

• EAP – We realize how disruptive and stressful disasters can be, and we encourage employees, foundation-affiliated physicians, APCs and medical staff members to use the Sutter Employee Assistance Program that provides free counseling services and referrals to local resources, such as emergency housing. You can reach Sutter EAP at (800) 477-2258.
• 7 Cups - A network of trained, compassionate listeners immediately available any time of day to hear what is on your mind. Chat via text with these trained listeners on your smartphone or computer.
• Apply for an LOA – Please contact the Sutter Health Employee Line at (855) 398-1631.
• Prescriptions – SutterSelect members should go to their nearest pharmacy to obtain medication.  If a SutterSelect member is unable to access or contact their local pharmacy, they should call another pharmacy in the same chain or MedImpact at (844) 599-4064.  Employees with insurance other than SutterSelect should call the pharmacy/PBM number on the back of their insurance card for further instructions.  Employees with Workers’ Compensation Claims who are experiencing difficulty getting their prescriptions should contact their claims adjuster for assistance. If an employee doesn’t have the claim adjuster’s number, they should call Sutter Health Workers’ Compensation at: (916) 561-6500.
• Important note for employees receiving Total Temporary Disability checks who have a change of address – Please contact Sutter Health Worker’s Compensation at (916) 561-6500 to provide an updated address or arrange for direct deposit.
• Accommodations – Many organizations, from HomeAway to AirBNB will help find housing for people displaced by the fires—for short and longer term stays. See this helpful information from Sonoma County for more details.
  
  A special Sutter Health employee discount is also available at some hotels. Options include:
  • Marriott hotels—enter code S25 for a Sutter Health discount. 
  • Courtyard by Marriot in Larkspur
  • Fairfield Inn and Suites in Fairfield
  • Residence Inn in Vacaville
  • Fairfield Inn in Vacaville
  • Other hotels
  • Staybridge Suites Fairfield - Call to book and ask Sutter Health Rates
  • Homewood Suites Fairfield - Call to book and ask for Sutter Health Rates
• SutterSelect Member Disaster Relief Notification – SutterSelect has special information for members impacted by the wildfires. Learn how to access benefits (PDF) and get your questions answered.
• Resource Directory (PDF) – In this one-page document, get contact information for key Sutter Health benefits, programs and services.