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Priority Health Offers $0 Cost Share Treatment for COVID-19 and All Virtual Visits Through End of Year

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Monday, June 29, 2020

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Priority Health announced today that it will continue to waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for treatment and medically-necessary testing of COVID-19 as well as expand its $0 cost share virtual visits offer, including behavioral health visits, through December 31, 2020.

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Priority Health announced today that it will continue to waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for treatment and medically-necessary testing of COVID-19 as well as expand its $0 cost share virtual visits offer, including behavioral health visits, through December 31, 2020.
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic some people delayed treatment or care that is medically necessary, said Joan Budden, CEO of Priority Health.
Priority Health has been encouraging members to use virtual visits amid the COVID-19 outbreak to mitigate further spread of the illness.
By offering $0 cost share virtual visits, Priority Health seeks to not only ensure that high risk members have affordable access to care, but also help enable the transformation to more virtual health care services.

byte Partners with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to Provide Coverage through Ortho@Home Program

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Thursday, May 28, 2020

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With this new network relationship, plan members will pay only their coinsurance up front, and byte will electronically bill their plan for the balance.

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With this new network relationship, plan members will pay only their coinsurance up front, and byte will electronically bill their plan for the balance.
Even Anthem members without orthodontic coverage will benefit from exclusive pricing available to members.
Anthem dental plan members with orthodontic coverage can start the process today by visiting www.anthem.com and select Find a Doctor or Anthems Sydney App Find Care to determine network coverage.
Eligible plan members can review their benefit information and any potential out-of-pocket expenses with either Anthem Member Services or byte customer care.

byte Collaborates with Anthem Blue Cross to Provide Coverage on Ortho@Home Program

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Monday, May 18, 2020

With this new network relationship, plan members will pay only their coinsurance up front, and byte will electronically bill their plan for the balance.

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With this new network relationship, plan members will pay only their coinsurance up front, and byte will electronically bill their plan for the balance.
Even Anthem members without orthodontic coverage will benefit from exclusive pricing available to members.
Anthem dental plan members with orthodontic coverage can start the process today by visiting www.anthem.com/ca and select Find a Doctor or Anthems Sydney App Find Care to determine network coverage.
Eligible plan members can review their benefit information and any potential out-of-pocket expenses with either Anthem Member Services or byte customer care.

byte Collaborates With Empire BlueCross BlueShield to Provide Coverage on Ortho@Home Program

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Monday, May 18, 2020

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With this new network relationship, plan members will pay only their coinsurance up front, and byte will electronically bill their plan for the balance.

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With this new network relationship, plan members will pay only their coinsurance up front, and byte will electronically bill their plan for the balance.
Even Empire members without orthodontic coverage will benefit from exclusive pricing available to members.
Empire dental plan members with orthodontic coverage can start the process today by visiting www.empireblue.com and select Find a Doctor or Empires Sydney App Find Care to determine network coverage.
Eligible plan members can review their benefit information and any potential out-of-pocket expenses with either Empire Member Services or byte customer care.

HSA Bank Teams Up with Jellyvision to Design an HSA and Consumerism Platform to Help Employers Reduce Healthcare Costs

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Tuesday, April 14, 2020

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According to a recent HSA Bank report, four in five Americans are confused by terms like premium, copay, coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximum.

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According to a recent HSA Bank report, four in five Americans are confused by terms like premium, copay, coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket maximum.
Jellyvision's ALEX platform aims to solve this problem by providing personalized benefits guidance, today serving more than five million users.
The new HSA experience, powered by HSA Bank, will be available as an add-on to ALEX to help bring even more clarity to health insurance options.
We're thrilled to be teaming up with HSA Bank, a market leader in HSAs, to help turn that around for potentially millions of American employees."

Priority Health Waives All Member Cost Sharing for the Treatment of COVID-19

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Thursday, April 9, 2020

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Priority Health announced today that it will waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for the treatment of COVID-19 through June 30.

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Priority Health announced today that it will waive all copays, deductibles and coinsurance for the treatment of COVID-19 through June 30.
We are committed to ensuring our members have access to the health care they need for COVID-19, when they need it without worrying about cost, said Joan Budden, President and CEO of Priority Health.
Priority Health is encouraging members to use virtual care whenever possible, to prevent further spread of the virus and help avoid overwhelming health care providers and facilities.
Priority Health is the smart choice for people seeking affordable, quality health insurance.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas Waiving Member Cost-Sharing to Ease Access to Care Related COVID-19

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Friday, April 3, 2020

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RICHARDSON, Texas, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In a move to ease administrative requirements so members can more easily get access to the care they need, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) today announced it is waiving member cost-sharing, including deductibles, copayments and coinsurance, related to treatment for COVID-19.

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RICHARDSON, Texas, April 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In a move to ease administrative requirements so members can more easily get access to the care they need, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) today announced it is waiving member cost-sharing, including deductibles, copayments and coinsurance, related to treatment for COVID-19.
That's why it's important for us to make necessary policy changes like waiving member cost-sharing to give our members access to care related to COVID-19."
BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans inTexas,Illinois,Montana,OklahomaandNew Mexico), the country's largest customer-owned health insurer and fourth largest health insurer overall.
Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Announces Substantial Actions to Further Increase Access to Care During Coronavirus Pandemic

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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At this critical time, we are working tirelessly to ensure that our members, associates and communities have access to the care and resources they need, said CareFirst President and CEO, Brian D. Pieninck.

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At this critical time, we are working tirelessly to ensure that our members, associates and communities have access to the care and resources they need, said CareFirst President and CEO, Brian D. Pieninck.
CareFirst has a shared responsibility to help slow the rate and reduce the number of coronavirus infections in our communities.
Encouraged the use of telemedicine and virtual sites of care such as CareFirst Video Visit and 24/7 nurse phone line.
For other provider sponsored telemedicine, CareFirst will pay for those services, but members may be subject to copays, coinsurance or deductibles.

Medica Waives All Cost Sharing for COVID-19 Testing

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Monday, March 9, 2020

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Medica today announced a coverage change related to the diagnostic testing for COVID-19 that follow guidelines issued through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and state health departments.

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Medica today announced a coverage change related to the diagnostic testing for COVID-19 that follow guidelines issued through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and state health departments.
Medica will waive co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles related to COVID-19 testing for all fully insured group, individual and Medicare members.
Self-insured employers will have an opportunity to also waive fees related to the testing of COVID-19.
This change applies to all members throughout the Medica service area and is effective immediately.

Cigna Covers Cost Of Coronavirus Tests For Customers

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Thursday, March 5, 2020

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"This is another example of how, every day, we strive to stand by our customers through their life and health journeys."

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"This is another example of how, every day, we strive to stand by our customers through their life and health journeys."
Current testing is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) and is being offered at no cost.
Cigna has committed to covering the medical test similar to a preventive benefit for fully-insured plans, thereby waiving co-pays, coinsurance or deductibles for customers.
Cigna is standing up a 24/7 customer resource center specifically dedicated to help customers with any administrative barriers related to coronavirus-related claims.