The extension, announced Feb. 9, will waive copays, deductibles and coinsurance for members who need COVID-19 treatment. The waiver includes all of BCBS of Michigan’s Medicare Advantage and commercial plans.
BCBS of Michigan said since it started waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment in March 2020, 55,000 members have seen their out-of-pocket costs waived.
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