Telemedicine
Because the health and safety of our community is of upmost of importance, BCBSWY continues to encourage telemedicine visits.
- BCBSWY has extended our telemedicine benefits, including waiving member cost share, effective through 8/31/20. Expanded telemedicine benefits include all BCBSWY fully insured members but is optional for self-funded plans.
- For additional information on how BCBSWY is processing telemedicine benefits view this matrix.
- Go to www.fepblue.org/telehealth for more information on FEP telehealth benefits.
COVID-19 Treatment
BCBSWY has extended our commitment to waive all member cost sharing and copayments for treatment, and inpatient hospital admissions, due to the diagnosis of COVID-19 for all fully insured members but is optional for self-funded plans, effective 4/1/20-8/31/20.
RX Services
BCBSWY encourages members to explore mail-order options for your prescription refill needs.
COVID-19 Testing & Billing
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) require health plans to cover diagnostic testing of COVID-19.
- Coverage must be provided without any cost-share, prior authorization, or medical management requirements.
- View our billing guidance to understand which billing codes are appropriate for testing services.
- Antibody testing will not be a benefitable service when conducted for return to work or surveillance purposes.
- Asymptomatic and pre-surgical COVID-19 diagnostic testing is covered when medically appropriate and supported by the accepted standards of current medical practice.
