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 […]
What does the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) mean to me and my practice?
FAQs Q – What does the Emergency Period mean and what is the duration of this act?A – The emergency period mentioned in section 319 of the Public Health Service Act states this act shall be active during the emergency period for a period of 90 days, unless further extended […]
COVID-19: Get Paid to See Uninsured Patients!
How it works Health care providers who have conducted COVID-19 testing or provided treatment for uninsured COVID-19 individuals on or after February 4, 2020 can request claims reimbursement online will be reimbursed at Medicare rates. To participate, providers must attest to the following at registration: You have checked for health […]
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 […]
COVID-19: Relief for Healthcare Providers
When the going gets tough, the tough get going! During this pandemic, the President has launched several relief programs for Healthcare providers like you. Please take a moment to go through these summarized, simplified terms and conditions that may affect you. If you have received a payment from the Public […]