We’ve been hearing concerns about reimbursement for telehealth, testing and other issues arising from Covid-19. For NCMS Employee Benefit Plan member practices, the NCMS Plan has signed an amendment with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC covering COVID-19 testing.
Helpful Resources:
UPDATED! NCMS Compilation of Payers’ Telehealth Policies (4/15/2020)
The Physicians Foundation has begun a new initiative to help physicians implement telehealth services: https://physiciansfoundation.org/the-telehealth-initiative/
Review the Guidance for Insurers Regarding Coverage and Cost Sharing Requirements Related to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency released from Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey. (3/12/2020)
Below is information from each of the major commercial insurance companies in the state and what they have provided thus far to their physicians and PAs.
Aetna
• Guidance on telehealth
• Aetna Covid FAQs
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC
• Telehealth policy
• Updated clinical guidance
Cigna
• Testing reimbursement
• Telehealth update
Humana
• Message for clinicians with resource links
• Telehealth guidance
United Healthcare
• Reimbursement/Coding Guidance (updated by United Healthcare as of Tuesday, March 18.)
• Telehealth guidance (This is updated guidance from United Healthcare as of Tuesday, March 18.)