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Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas·KS·Provider News
Effective date
Mar 29, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
BCBS Kansas extends COVID-19 related coverage benefits through June 30, 2021, including telehealth payment parity, waived cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment, and continued waiver of inpatient pre-certification requirements. State of Kansas employer group telehealth cost-share waiver extended only through May 28, 2021.
Action Required
Immediately: Update billing system to continue telehealth billing at parity rates through June 30, 2021. Ensure COVID-19 testing and treatment claims are billed with no member cost-share through June 30, 2021. Continue processing COVID-19 inpatient admissions without pre-certification through June 30, 2021. For State of Kansas employer group members, bill telehealth services with waived cost-share only through May 28, 2021.