Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Minnesota Extends Additional Virtual Care Benefits Through End Of 2021

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) extended eligibility for certain expanded virtual care benefits for members. All temporary virtual care coverage changes currently in effect will be extended through December 31, 2021. This includes coverage for behavioral health services, in addition to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and medication management. A cost sharing waiver launched in early 2020 covering all in-network treatment for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – including office visits and hospitalizations – at no cost to members will be extended through June 30, 2021.

The treatment cost-waiver applies to all members in fully insured . . .