Wiki Anthem Blue Cross announces no cost-share for COVID-19 testing or treatment.

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Among other things, Anthem Blue Cross has announced they are:

• Waiving copays, coinsurance and deductibles for the diagnostic test related to COVID-19, as well as for visits associated with COVID-19 testing, whether the care is received in a physician’s office, an urgent care center or an emergency department.
• Relaxing early prescription refill limits for members who wish to receive a 30-day supply of most maintenance medications, where permissible.
• Waiving any member cost share until June 14, 2020 for telehealth visits, including visits for mental health and select Physical, Occupational and Speech therapies, for our fully insured employer plans, Individual plans, Medicare plans and Medicaid plans, where permissible.
• Launching a COVID-19 symptom assessment tool available online and via the Sydney Care mobile app.
• Suspending select prior authorization requirements to allow care providers to focus on caring for patients diagnosed with COVID-19. This includes suspension of prior authorization requirements for patient transfers, prior authorization requirements for skilled nursing facilities, along with the suspension of prior authorization requirements for the use of medical equipment critical to COVID-19 treatment.

Note: Anthem is strongly encouraging participation by our self-funded employers and will work with them to ensure their employees’ needs are met. These employers will, however, still have the option to opt out of participation.