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The COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) Ends on May 11, 2023
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Provider News
Effective date
May 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
The COVID-19 Federal Public Health Emergency ends May 11, 2023, meaning COVID-19 testing and related services will now be subject to normal member cost-sharing (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) and network limitations. Monoclonal antibody treatments will also have cost-sharing reinstated, and various filing timelines revert to pre-PHE limits on July 10, 2023.
Action Required
By May 12, 2023: Billing team must update systems to apply member cost-sharing (copays, deductibles, coinsurance) for COVID-19 testing, related office/virtual visits, and monoclonal antibody treatments. Verify network status for COVID-19 services. By July 10, 2023: Update filing deadline tracking systems to revert to pre-PHE time limits for appeals, COBRA, claims filing, and disability timelines. Train staff on reinstated cost-sharing requirements to inform patients of potential charges.