CommercialJanuary 7, 2022

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

Administrative

AdministrativeCommercialOctober 13, 2022

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.

AdministrativeCommercialJanuary 28, 2022

Important COVID-19 update: Prior authorization and other policy adjustments – 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.

AdministrativeCommercialJanuary 8, 2021

COVID-19 Update: Guidance for telehealth/telephonic 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.

AdministrativeCommercialMay 29, 2020

Anthem 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.

AdministrativeCommercialApril 1, 2021

COVID fee schedule changes*
*Notice of Material Amendment/Change to Contract (MAC)

AdministrativeCommercialJune 1, 2020

A special thank you to Care Providers
Thank you for your tireless efforts in keeping our country healthy. For all you do, we would like to share a message of our gratitude.

AdministrativeCommercialMay 26, 2020

Introducing lower cost Anthem Health Access Plans on June 1 in response to COVID-19 crisis
Beginning June 1, 2020, Anthem is introducing our Anthem Health Access Plans for certain large group employers currently enrolled in our commercial lines of business only.

AdministrativeCommercialMay 1, 2020

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.

AdministrativeCommercialApril 10, 2020

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 has compiled information on programs we have learned about that could provide additional financial relief during this crisis.

Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthCommercialJune 25, 2020

Webinar recording now available for 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.

Policy Updates

Medical Policy & Clinical GuidelinesCommercialApril 1, 2021

Maximizing efficient, high quality COVID-19 screenings*
*Notice of Material Amendment/Change to Contract (MAC)

State & Federal

State & FederalMedicare AdvantageMarch 25, 2020

Updated COVID-19 Medicare Information
For the latest COVID-19 Medicare information, please check Medicare Advantage Provider News Archives.