DETROIT, March 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Health
Alliance Plan (HAP), a Michigan-based nonprofit health plan, today
announced that it will waive cost-sharing associated with
laboratory testing for COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
HAP members who are tested for COVID-19 will not be subject to any
copay, co-insurance or deductible for their lab tests.
"HAP understands the importance of making testing accessible and
affordable," said Michael Genord,
MD, president and CEO, HAP. "As health professionals, we know
that the risk to Michigan
residents is currently low and the flu continues to pose a more
urgent threat at this time. However, we understand that there
is uncertainty among the public and we want to alleviate any
concerns our members may have about the affordability of the
COVID-19 test, should they have a need."
Testing for COVID-19 is recommended for individuals who are
demonstrating specific symptoms as outlined by the Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) and the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services (MDHHS). Anyone experiencing symptoms should
call their physician first. The physician will determine
whether to send the patient to the doctor's office or urgent care
and whether testing is needed.
The waiving of lab test cost-sharing applies to HAP's Medicare,
Medicaid and individual members, as well as fully insured employer
group customers. Self-insured employer group customers
control their own health benefits and HAP is working with its
self-insured customers to determine how they will cover COVID-19
testing.
For the latest information on COVID-19, including travel alerts
and how to protect yourself against the virus, visit:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS):
https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_97675---,00.html
Henry Ford Health System:
https://www.henryford.com/services/infectious-diseases/conditions/covid-19-coronavirus
About Health Alliance Plan
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
is a Michigan-based, nonprofit
health plan that provides health coverage to individuals and
companies of all sizes. For 60 years, HAP has partnered with
leading doctors and hospitals, employers and community
organizations to enhance the health and well-being of the lives it
touches. HAP offers a product portfolio with six distinct
product lines: Group Insured Commercial, Individual, Medicare,
Medicaid (through HAP Empowered Health Plan), Self-Funded and
Network Leasing. HAP excels in delivering award-winning
preventive services, disease management and wellness programs, as
well as personalized customer service. HAP is an operating
unit of Henry Ford Health System, one of the nation's leading
health care systems. For more information, visit
www.hap.org.
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SOURCE Health Alliance Plan