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DECEMBER 2025
Beat the cold & flu season with your benefits
The holidays are a time for celebrations. But winter can also bring sniffles, stress and seasonal illnesses. Colds, the flu and other viruses spread more easily this time of year — especially indoors and in close gatherings.
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Here are some ways to protect your health and enjoy the season:
- Drink water — Aim for 8 cups a day to stay hydrated and support your immune system.
- Wash your hands often — Especially before eating or touching your face.
- Stick to your sleep routine — Rest helps your body fight off germs.
- Take breaks from stress — Quiet time with loved ones can boost your mood and well-being.
- Get your flu shot — It’s your best defense and can reduce symptoms if you get sick.
- Open a window — Fresh air helps reduce the spread of airborne viruses.
Your Costco benefits are here to support you — so you can focus on what matters most this season.
If you or a family member feels sick, use the 98point6® app to talk to a doctor in minutes — no appointment needed, no copay required. You can get care, prescriptions and advice without leaving home.
Need a primary care provider? Visit Costcobenefits.com and choose “Find a Doctor” under Health & Wellness.
If you need care while you’re away from home, Assist America can connect you with help for travel emergencies 24/7 when you’re 100 miles or more from home, anywhere in the world. Download the Assist America app and sign up before you leave home for quick access to help if you need it. Use reference number 01-AA-UN-762490 to enroll on the app.
Resources for you
98point6 lets you connect with a board-certified doctor or physician assistant via text, 24/7. Get treatment, a diagnosis or answers to questions about health conditions. Got a sick kid at home? Need quick nonemergency care? No appointments, waiting rooms or travel needed.
98point6.com/Costco | 98point6 app | Age 1+ | No cost
Assist America connects you with help for travel emergencies 24/7 when you’re 100 miles or more from home, anywhere in the world. This program is available at no cost to employees and their family members enrolled in the Costco medical plan, or employees who have elected Decline Option 1 or 2.
Get help with:
- Emergency medical evacuation and prescription assistance
- Referrals to Western-trained, English-speaking medical providers
- Legal and interpreter referrals, passport replacement and more
Be sure to call Assist America first for services. You won’t be reimbursed for those you arrange on your own.
Download the Assist America app and enroll before you leave home so you have quick access to help if you need it. Use reference number 01-AA-UN-762490 to enroll on the app.
Assist America app | U.S. 800-872-1414, outside the U.S. +1-609-986-1234 | medservices@assistamerica.com | 24/7 | No cost
TeleConsulta MD lets you see a doctor online in minutes. They can treat you and prescribe medication, order lab work and preventive tests, and review your test results and any photos you submit. Some of the conditions they can treat include:
- Colds and sinus issues
- COVID-19 symptoms
- Urinary tract infections
- Allergies
TeleConsultaMD.com | TeleConsulta MD app | 866-795-8300 | 7 days a week, 6 am–10 pm
Assist America connects you with help for travel emergencies 24/7 when you’re 100 miles or more from home, anywhere in the world. This program is available at no cost to employees and their family members enrolled in the Costco medical plan, or employees who have elected Decline Option 1 or 2.
Get help with:
- Emergency medical evacuation and prescription assistance
- Referrals to Western-trained, English-speaking medical providers
- Legal and interpreter referrals, passport replacement and more
Be sure to call Assist America first for services. You won’t be reimbursed for those you arrange on your own.
Download the Assist America app and enroll before you leave home so you have quick access to help if you need it. Use reference number 01-AA-UN-762490 to enroll on the app.
Assist America app | U.S. 800-872-1414, outside the U.S. +1-609-986-1234 | medservices@assistamerica.com | 24/7 | No cost
HMSA’s Online Care lets you see a doctor online for physical and mental health support at any time. See an online care provider when you need help with:
- Urgent conditions such as bronchitis or ear and sinus infections
- Common conditions such as cold or flu
- Chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension or allergies
- Nutrition education
- Health and well-being goals
You must be in Hawaii to use HMSA’s Online Care.
HMSAonlinecare.com | HMSA’s Online Care app | 866-939-6013
Assist America connects you with help for travel emergencies 24/7 when you’re 100 miles or more from home, anywhere in the world. This program is available at no cost to employees and their family members enrolled in the Costco medical plan, or employees who have elected Decline Option 1 or 2.
Get help with:
- Emergency medical evacuation and prescription assistance
- Referrals to Western-trained, English-speaking medical providers
- Legal and interpreter referrals, passport replacement and more
Be sure to call Assist America first for services. You won’t be reimbursed for those you arrange on your own.
Download the Assist America app and enroll before you leave home so you have quick access to help if you need it. Use reference number 01-AA-UN-762490 to enroll on the app.
Assist America app | U.S. 800-872-1414, outside the U.S. +1-609-986-1234 | medservices@assistamerica.com | 24/7 | No cost