COVID-19 Updates
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) is committed to helping our members gain timely access to care and services, and we support measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Our team of experts is closely monitoring developments and assessing their impact on our members and healthcare provider partners.
View the latest news and information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .
COVID-19 FAQ
Find the answers to frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19 testing, telehealth and cost-sharing in our COVID-19 Talking Points document .
Medicaid updates
- COVID-19 information from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (December 13, 2021, update)
- Maximizing efficient, high quality COVID-19 screenings (March 30, 2021)
- COVID-19 update: Suspension of select prior authorization rules and significant policy adjustments (updated December 2, 2020)
- HHS announces additional distributions from the Provider Relief Fund to eligible Medicaid and CHIP providers (6/15/2020)
- COVID-19 update: Guidance for telehealth/telephonic care for behavioral health services (June 9, 2020)
- COVID-19 update: Suspension of select prior authorization rules and significant policy adjustments (updated May 30, 2020)
- Listen now! COVID-19 webinar recording from Anthem BlueCross and BlueShield
- Resources supporting our providers during COVID-19
- Federal resources available for health care providers and employers in the federal CARES Act
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield waives cost share for COVID-19 treatment