“The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires private health plans (including insured, self-insured, and grandfathered, as defined in section 1251(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)) and government programs (including Medicare and Medicaid) to provide coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing and related services free of charge (without cost-sharing, such as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance) to the public, through the end of the national COVID-19 emergency period.
Covered services and related cost waivers apply to diagnostic testing, healthcare provider services (in-person and telehealth), and facility costs (physician office, urgent care center, and emergency room) to the extent the costs are related to the evaluation and diagnosis of COVID-19. Prior authorization or other medical management requirements for such services do not apply through the end of the national COVID-19 emergency period. If the visit does not result in a COVID-19 test, or provides services unrelated to COVID-19 testing, cost-sharing and plan limitations may apply. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act does not require group health plans or insurers to cover treatment for complications related to COVID-19. If testing finds COVID-19 to be present, treatment of the complications will likely be subject to normal cost-sharing and network requirements.”
Getting Started
The health of an organization depends on the health of its employees.
Mercy Benefit Administrators knows that healthier organizations are possible when employees have access to the health resources they need, including clear information about their coverage. That’s why we’re here to help.
How do we do it? By supporting strong patient-physician relationships, offering easier access to health care information and tools, and providing a knowledgeable staff. We also deliver exceptional service—with a personal touch.
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