The Temporary Telemedicine Telehealth and Telephone Services During the COVID-19 Crisis policy, effective 18 de marzo de 2020, is extended through 31 de diciembre de 2020. However, there are now four self-funded groups that have opted out of waiving member cost share. Effective 15 de octubre de 2020, if your office renders services to a patient who is employed with one of the referenced self-funded groups below, member cost share will be applied, and your office will be allowed to bill the member their contractual member cost share for the services you provide.

Previously opted out and communicated:

• AmWins
• Encore
   
  New as of 15 de octubre de 2020:

• AstroNova
• ATW
   
  Full details of the policy are available for review here. If you have any questions related to claims processing, please contact ProviderRelations@bcbsri.org.