COVID-19 Initiatives Extended into June
We updated this notice to reflect the extended end date of June 30, 2020 for Interfacility Transfer without Prior Authorization.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) has taken steps to make access to the testing and treatment for our members easier and less expensive during this national health emergency. We have extended the duration of these measures to continue serving our members.
The chart below details those dates. We will continue to monitor the situation and update as needed. Check our provider site and our COVID-19 Related News for the latest information on each initiative.
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Initiative |
Start Date |
End Date |
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March 2, 2020 |
Open ended* |
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March 7, 2020 |
End of Health and Human Services (HHS) public health emergency |
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March 18, 2020 |
End of HHS public health emergency |
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April 1, 2020 |
June 30, 2020* |
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April 3, 2020 |
End of HHS public health emergency |
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April 1, 2020 |
June 30, 2020** |
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Services scheduled between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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March 10, 2020 |
June 30, 2020* |
*Services that were originally scheduled to end May 31, 2020
** Service originally scheduled to end May 15, 2020
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