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CareFirst is Extending Coverage of COVID-19 Testing, Treatment and Member-initiated Phone Consultations
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +2 more·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst is extending its COVID-19 coverage policy through December 31, 2020, waiving all member copays, coinsurance, and deductibles for COVID-19 testing, diagnosis, and treatment. The insurer will also continue paying providers for member-initiated phone consultations for primary care, OBGYN, and behavioral health services.
Action Required
Through December 31, 2020: Billing team must ensure COVID-19 related visits, diagnostic testing, and medically necessary treatment are billed with member cost-sharing waived. For phone consultations in primary care, OBGYN, and behavioral health, use telemedicine billing guidelines from CareFirst's Coronavirus Resource Center. Verify member eligibility as benefits may differ for self-funded, CareFirst Administrators, or FEP plans.