Health care providers want to ensure that their member’s health is a priority. They want to ensure that you are getting the medical care that you deserve and need. Below is a summary of what certain Medicare Advantage carriers are doing for you outside of COVID-19.
Aetna will waive out of pocket costs for in-network primary care services from May 13th – September 30th , 2020 for both in office and telehealth visits. Aetna encourages its members to continue seeking essential preventive and primary care during the pandemic.
United Healthcare will provide members with a $0 copay for primary care and specialist visits as well as other covered services (see below) from May 11th – September 30th, 2020. United Healthcare hopes that lowering the PCP and specialists copays that it will be easier for you to access care.
Here is a list of other covered services with a $0 copay:
- Medicare covered chiropractic and acupuncture services
- Podiatry services and routine eye and hearing exams
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy
- Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation services
- Outpatient mental health and substance abuse visits
- Opioid treatment services
Please be aware that if you have been to the doctor and you paid a copay during this time, it will be the doctor’s office responsibility to refund you your copay.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office at 1-800-642-3490 and we are more than happy to assist you.