In addition, the company is eliminating
co-pays and authorization requirements for COVID-19 patients
Author: Vince Brennan – St. Louis Business Journal Published: 7:26 AM CDT April 2, 2020 Updated: 7:39
AM CDT April 2, 2020
CLAYTON, Mo. — Clayton-based managed care
provider Centene said it will waive coronavirus-related costs, such as
screening, testing and treatment, for Medicare, Medicaid and marketplace
members.
In addition, the company is eliminating co-pays
and authorization requirements for COVID-19 patients. Centene also is
delivering support to Safety Net providers, including federally qualified
health centers, behavioral health providers, and long-term service and support
organizations.
In a statement Wednesday, Centene officials said the
initiative builds on steps already taken with the White House Coronavirus Task
Force.
"As a country, we must come together to
serve the people that will be hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are
driven to help our communities and members in their time of need, and the
measures announced today are designed to help our most vulnerable
populations," said Michael
Neidorff, chairman, president and CEO of Centene. "We will also
continue to support our key local partners, including Safety Net providers, as
they are the essential service providers in the communities we serve."
As part of this effort, Centene will cover all
telehealth services related to COVID-19 for members, as well as all covered
virtual health care services through June 30.
Other health insurers, such as UnitedHealth
Group and Anthem, have made similar changes to their operations.
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