Blue Cross, Blue Shield RI Waives Fees For Coronavirus Testing

PROVIDENCE, RI — Another Rhode Island insurance provider is offering its members testing for the new coronavirus, free of charge. On Friday, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island announced that will waive co-pays, and cost-shares for testing related to the virus.

The new policy only applies at in-network labs, and covers commerical, Medicare Advantage and direct pay members who are determined to require testing by the guidelines set by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

The new policy came the same day that Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant CVS announced a similar policy for Aetna members.

On Thursday, BCBSRI said that it would be making changes amid the ongoing coronavirus concerns, such as allowing members to fill prescriptions before the standard 30 days and allowing reimbursements for telemedicine. More information is available on the carrier's website.