Becker's Healthcare March 26, 2020
As the novel coronavirus continues to spreads, health insurers are beginning to expand coverage for members using telehealth.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, 69,197 cases and 1,046 deaths have been reported in the U.S.. Globally, 487,648 cases and 22,030 deaths have been reported, as of 8:50 a.m., CDT, March 26.
Here are five payers that recently waived costs associated with telehealth visits:
1. UnitedHealthcare, effective March 18, allowed all eligible, in-network medical providers who use live videoconferencing to connect with their patients for COVID-19-related visits to do so without member cost-sharing for 90 days. The health plan also is allowing members to use their existing telehealth offered through UnitedHealthcare’s designated partners for free.
2. Blue Shield of California...