Trust Plan Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment Changes 9/1/2021
At the outset of the pandemic, our Medical Plan elected to waive member cost share for treatment related to COVID. This means the Plan has covered 100% of the cost of treatment related to COVID-19. As average daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to drop amid widespread vaccine adoption, we’re at an important turning point for our country and community.
Effective September 1, 2021, the Medical Plan is ending member cost share waivers for COVID-19 treatment. Providers may collect the appropriate member cost share (copay, coinsurance, and deductible) for treatment rendered on and after September 1, 2021.
In keeping with local and federal requirements, the cost share waiver will continue for the following until further notice:
- Visits (in all settings) associated with diagnostic COVID-19 testing
- Diagnostic COVID-19 tests
- FDA-authorized COVID-19 antibody tests
The COVID-19 vaccination is not considered treatment and will remain at zero cost share for members.