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Given our ongoing commitment to support our members, clients and providers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Highmark will extend the following waivers to Highmark members with employer-sponsored or individual health insurance coverage until June 1, 2023*:

• $0 in-network and out-of-network COVID-19 vaccines
• $0 in-network and out-of-network COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing
• $0 over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 testing
• $0 Prescription antiviral treatment
• $0 in-network and out-of-network related services to diagnose COVID-19 - office visit (in-person or telehealth), emergency room or urgent care

For Medicare Advantage members, Highmark will extend the following waivers with Highmark Medicare Advantage insurance coverage until June 1, 2023*:

• $0 in-network and out-of-network COVID-19 vaccines
• $0 in-network and out-of-network COVID-19 diagnostic and antibody testing
• $0 in-network and out-of-network related services to diagnose COVID-19. Includes office visits (in-person or telehealth), emergency room visits or urgent care visits.
• $0 inpatient COVID-19 treatment – covered through 12/31/23 for Medicare Advantage members

*While this coverage applies to most Highmark members, every plan is a little different. If you have any questions, please login to your member portal and send a message using the message center to Member Service. You can also call Member Service using the number on the back of your insurance card.

** West Virginia Members: Please note that WV State mandates may continue to be in place and extend coverage of these services after 6/1/2023. Please continue to check back here for updates.

After June 1, 2023, the services above may have out-of-pocket costs based on your plan coverage.

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