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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Members Will Pay Zero Out-of-Pocket Costs for COVID-19 Treatment Through September 30
Meghan O'Brien
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DETROIT, Feb. 9, 2021 -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will continue to waive cost sharing for members who are diagnosed and treated for COVID-19 through Sept. 30, 2021. This extension of a temporary benefit ensures members will not pay out-of-pocket costs – copays, deductibles, or coinsurance – for the medical care associated with COVID-19. The temporary waiver applies to all commercial and Medicare Advantage plans offered by Blue Cross and Blue Care Network. Blue Cross and BCN members have not had to pay cost sharing for COVID-19 treatment since March 2020 when the first cases of COVID-19 were announced in Michigan. More than 55,000 members have had their shares of COVID-19 treatment costs waived. Blue Cross will continue to work with large group customers on potential benefit changes, as some employers may have different benefit provisions. “With vaccines arriving, we are seeing signs of hope and promise in our collective fight against COVID-19,” said BCBSM President & CEO Daniel J. Loepp. “But too many are still at risk, many are still battling the virus, and we want our members to know that we stand behind them.” The company is posting information on its blog and website – www.MIBluesPerspectives.com and www.bcbsm.com/coronavirus — to provide the latest information on coronavirus and COVID vaccines, as well as guidance for members with symptoms. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSM provides health benefits to more than 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan-headquartered companies residing outside the state. The company has been committed to delivering affordable health care products through a broad variety of plans for businesses, individuals and seniors for more than 80 years. Beyond health care coverage, BCBSM supports impactful community initiatives and provides leadership in improving health care. For more information, visit bcbsm.com and MiBluesPerspectives.com.
