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COVID-19 Information - California – Publication RETIRED as of November 8, 2022

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California Department of Managed Health Care All Plan Letter 22 017 on the coverage of COVID-19 therapeutics	Administrative
Information from Anthem for Care Providers About COVID-19 – RETIRED as of November 8, 2022 As of November 8, 2022, THIS DOCUMENT WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. Future updates regarding COVID-19 will appear in the monthly Provider News publication.	Administrative
Payment for COVID-19 testing services and vaccine administration on or after January 1, 2022	Administrative
Webinar recording now available for network providers on how to leverage telehealth to care for Behavioral Health patients during COVID-19 and beyond Anthem hosted a provider webinar to share information and resources with Behavioral Health providers to assist with maximizing the telehealth experience. Access the webinar recording to learn more about leveraging telehealth for behavioral health services.	Administrative
Anthem Blue Cross Waives Cost Share for COVID-19 Treatment (updated May 29, 2020) Effective April 1, we expanded coverage for our members undergoing treatment related to a COVID-19 diagnosis, which covers the waiver of cost shares for COVID-19 treatment received through December 31, 2020.	Administrative
Introducing lower cost Anthem Blue Cross Health Access Plans on June 1 in response to COVID-19 crisis Beginning June 1, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) is introducing our Anthem Health Access Plans for certain large group employers currently enrolled in our commercial lines of business only.	Administrative
Webinar recording now available for network providers on SBA loans and other federal relief programs in response to COVID-19 (Updated May 1, 2020) Anthem hosted a provider webinar to share information and resources with its network providers regarding opportunities providers have to access loans through the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) and other federal programs in response to the economic impact of COVID-19. Access the webinar recording using the password “health” to learn more about federal financial relief for providers.	Administrative
COVID-19 Update: Guidance for telehealth (audio + video) and telephonic-only care for Behavioral Health services – RETIRED as of November 8, 2022 As of November 8, 2022, THIS DOCUMENT WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATED. Future updates regarding COVID-19 will appear in the monthly Provider News publication.	Administrative
Federal Resources Available for Care Providers and Employers in the Federal CARES Act During the COVID-19 crisis, care providers are working to keep the country running while navigating the financial impact it is having on them. To help care providers navigate the resources available to them Anthem Blue Cross has compiled information on programs we have learned about that could provide additional financial relief during this crisis.	Administrative
Updated COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid Information For the latest COVID-19 Medicare and Medicaid information, please check Medicaid Provider News COVID-19 and Medicare Advantage Provider News Archives.	State & Federal

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