HEROES Act: Another relief package on its way?

Earlier this week, the US House of Representatives passed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) – phase 4 of the COVID-19 stimulus and relief package.  The bill that narrowly passed is set to provide a further $3 trillion relief in tax cuts and spending to […]

How are medical insurances responding to COVID-19?

Insurance of the Day: Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS announced that all of its 36 networks – both independent and locally operated – will be waiving off prior authorizations for diagnostic tests and services covered for COVID-19 cover tests at no member cost-sharing waive prescription refill limits on maintenance drugs […]

How are medical insurances responding to COVID-19?

Insurance of the Day: Aetna Copays related to COVID-19 related diagnostic testing will be waived off – including all member costs linked with the diagnosis for Medicare, Medicaid or Commercial businesses.  Self-insured plan sponsors can opt out of the program if they choose to. $0 co-pay on telemedicine visits for […]

How to Confirm Payment Receipt

Relief Funding for Providers The President signed the FFCRA Payment Protection Program and Health Enhancement Act, and the CARES Act – $100 billion HHS is contracting with UnitedHealth Group to facilitate delivery of the funds to the providers. $40 billion has been distributed from April 24 onwards. $20 billion to […]