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Information from Anthem for Care Providers About COVID-19 (January 18, 2022) We recently updated prior authorization requirements for patient transfers from acute inpatient hospitals to skilled nursing facilities, acute rehabilitation, and long-term acute care.	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 (Updated April 17, 2020) We’ve updated FAQs with additional details about how behavioral health providers can utilize and be compensated for telehealth (audio + video) and telephonic-only care with their patients.	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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