May. 20, 2020
Updated June 22, 2020
Updated July 2, 2020
Updated Aug. 10, 2020
Updated Sept. 10, 2020
Updated Oct. 09, 2020
Updated Dec. 08, 2020
Update Jan. 1, 2021
Update Oct. 12, 2021
Updated Oct. 26, 2021
Updated Dec. 1, 2021
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) has taken steps to make access to the testing and treatment for our members easier and less expensive during this national health emergency. We have extended the duration of these measures to continue serving our members.
The chart below details those dates. We will continue to monitor the situation and update as needed. Check our provider site and News & Updates for the latest information on each initiative.
Initiative |
Start Date |
End Date |
March 2, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2020 - EXPIRED |
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March 7, 2020 |
End of Health and Human Services (HHS) public health emergency |
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March 18, 2020 |
End of HHS public health emergency |
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April 1, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2020* - EXPIRED |
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April 3, 2020 |
End of HHS public health emergency |
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April 1, 2020 |
May 15, 2020 – EXPIRED Reinstated Dec. 5 – Dec. 31, 2020 – Reinstated Sept. 30 – Dec. 31, 2021 |
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Services scheduled between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2020 - EXPIRED |
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March 18, 2020 |
Dec. 31, 2020 – EXPIRED for most members Medicare members will have cost share waived for telemedicine services through the end of the public health emergency. See News & Updates for our current telehealth coverage. |
*Services that were originally scheduled to end May 31, 2020
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