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Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology +2 more·Provider News
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS of Kansas has made permanent coverage for telehealth oxygen saturation readings and eliminated medical review bypass for respiratory testing. COVID-19 treatment cost-share waivers and expanded telehealth coverage are extended through the end of the public health emergency or end of year, whichever comes first.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing procedures to reflect permanent telehealth oxygen saturation coverage and removal of medical review requirements for respiratory testing and flu panels. Billing team should verify telehealth visits are being billed at parity with in-person services and ensure COVID-19 treatment claims for fully insured groups (except Kansas state employer group after 05/28/21) are processed without member cost-share. Stop requesting precertification for COVID-19 inpatient admissions.