Surprise Balance Bills in the COVID-19 Era

Thursday, December 17, 2020
11:00 AM CT – 12:00 PM CT (60 minutes)
Vendor Spotlight Host: Zelis

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Legislation mandating free testing doesn’t put an end to surprise bills from COVID-19

Reimbursement provisions on COVID-19 claims were included in two Coronavirus aid packages signed into law in March. But loopholes in the law and confusion about coverage have led to surprise medical bills that are hundreds or even thousands of dollars. 

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise and the demand for testing and treatment grows, this problem is likely to get worse.  

Learn how you can help protect clients and members from surprise bills on COVID-19 claims
Legislative and cost management experts explain how you can mitigate risk for payers, plans, and members. This webinar will address:
• How COVID-19 leads to surprise bills
• Where COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccine reimbursement provisions in recent Congressional acts fall short
• How state balance billing laws are triggered with COVID-19 claims and what’s new for 2021
• Surprise billing impact on members, employers, and payers
• Pricing and advocacy solutions

• Understand current COVID-19 regulations, how they can help payers, plans, and members, and where they fall short
• Discover how plans and payers can protect members before and after receiving balance bills
• Get answers to your questions about COVID-19 balance billing

Notice to Participants:

Please note that this webinar is a Vendor Spotlight and will be a capabilities-focused presentation. While this vendor is not under contract with the Health Plan Alliance, we believe this webinar will provide you the opportunity to learn more about this vendor and the programs and services it provides. Offering this webinar does not imply that the Health Plan Alliance endorses this vendor. The webinar is merely for informational purposes only. Should you wish to share feedback and/or have questions about this vendor, please contact Jaime González, the Alliance’s Chief Business Development Officer, at jaime.gonzalez@healthplanalliance.org or 972-830-6355.