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COVID-19 Bulletins for Medicare Advantage Providers

At Empire we closely monitor COVID-19 developments and how the virus could impact our customers and provider partners. Here’s the latest information – be sure to check back frequently for updates.

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COVID-19 News

Information from Empire BlueCross (Empire) for care providers about COVID-19 (updated February 9, 2022)

Medicare telehealth services during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE) FAQ

Maximizing efficient, high quality COVID-19 screenings (March 30, 2021)

COVID-19 Update: Suspension of Select Prior Authorization Rules and Significant Policy Adjustments in Response to Unprecedented Demands on Healthcare Providers (February 4 Update)

Federal Resources Available for Health Care Providers and Employers in the Federal CARES Act

Listen now! Webinar Recording Available from Empire BlueCross and Empire BlueCross BlueShield for Network Providers on SBA loans and Other Federal Relief Programs in Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 Information from Empire BlueCross and Empire BlueCross BlueShield (May 1 update)

Telehealth Services for Risk Adjustment Payments Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: May 8, 2020

EBC Resources Supporting Our Providers During COVID-19

EBCBS Resources Supporting Our Providers During COVID-19

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