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Highmark waives deductibles, co-insurance, and co-pays for inpatient members getting COVID-19 treat-
Highmark waives deductibles, co-insurance, and co-pays for inpatient members getting COVID-19 treatmentHighmark officials said Thursday effective immediately that its in-network members being treated for COVID-19 don’t have to pay their deductible, co-insurance, and co-pays.
The decision applies to members with group employer coverage (self-funded groups may elect to opt into the program), as well as Affordable Care Act and Medicare members, according to the healthcare company.
"Our number one priority - especially during this crisis - is to make sure that our members receive the care that they need,” said Highmark, Inc. President Deborah Rice-Johnson. "With this decision, we are removing potential barriers our members may face in receiving care for COVID-19. It is the right thing to do for our members and for our community.”
The waiver will continue through May 31.
Previously Highmark waived out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 testing and telehealth and is now doing the same for related inpatient hospitalization following a positive test, according to the company.
Read more: https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/highmark-waives-deductibles-co-insurance-and-co-pays-for-inpatient-members-getting-covid-19-treatment.html