General News
Published June 11, 2021
As a reminder, several COVID-19-related benefits are ending June 30, 2021.
Cost-share waivers
Because more people are able to receive their vaccination for the COVID-19 virus, we will be ending the cost share waivers for the following:
- Treatment of COVID-19 or health complications associated with COVID-19, including hospitalizations and medical transportation when needed.
- Any costs associated with a COVID-19 diagnosis will become subject to copays, deductibles, and coinsurance for claims on or after July 1, 2021.
- The prescription "refill too soon” override will also end on June 30, 2021.
Premium extensions
Several group premium extensions will also be ending on June 30, 2021. These include:
- Credit card payments for group premiums. If you have automatic payments scheduled after June 30, those will need to update to another form of payment.
- 60-day premium grace period for fully insured groups will end on June 30. The premium grace period will revert back to 30-days.
- For plans with LWAC stop loss, the extension of the premium grace period to 60 days will revert to 31 days per the contract effective June 30, 2021.
- The LOA and Actively at Work requirements for self-insured and OptiFlex groups will end on June 30, 2021.
You can find additional information and updates on our dedicated COVID-19 Employer FAQ resource. For more information, please contact your Premera representative or producer.