What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness that is caused by a new virus called a coronavirus, which has become a public health emergency.

  • Your Health plan may cover the cost of COVID-19 tests and the associated physician's visit
  • No prior authorization is required for these services

About Coronavirus

Coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) is an emerging illness. Many details about this disease are still unknown, such as treatment options, how the virus works, the total impact of the illness, and many other factors.

Symptoms
The symptoms of coronavirus include mild to severe respiratory symptoms. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath, and lower respiratory illness. It may be contagious before a person begins showing symptoms.

Prevention and Screening

We all have a role to play in protecting our communities and families from the spread of coronavirus. There are steps you can take to prevent the spread of coronavirus and stay healthy. If you have been exposed or begin showing symptoms of the coronavirus or flu, contact your healthcare provider or health department immediately.

How to prevent the spread of coronavirus?
We all have a role to play in protecting our communities and families from the spread of coronavirus. It is similar to other communicable viruses.

Tips to Prevent Infection

  • Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizing rub (must contain at least 60 percent alcohol).
  • Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze by coughing/sneezing into your elbow.
  • Promptly dispose of tissues in a wastebasket after use.
  • Clean public surfaces thoroughly.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Avoid shaking hands.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Get a flu vaccine.
I May Have Symptoms, What Should I Do?
If you are unsure if you have been exposed to or at-risk of being infected with COVID-19 (coronavirus), scheduling a virtual care visit with a provider is a good option for non-urgent care to limit potential exposure in a physician’s office or other healthcare facility.

If you have been exposed or begin showing symptoms of the coronavirus or flu, contact your healthcare provider or health department immediately.

Where can I get tested/screened for COVID-19?
Medically necessary COVID-19 diagnostic testing and/or medical screening services and the associated physician’s visit will be covered when ordered, referred and/or performed in the following In-Network locations:
  • Physician’s/Practitioner’s Office
  • Independent Laboratory/Diagnostic Facility
  • Urgent Care Facility
  • Emergency Department Facility
If you are unsure if you have been exposed to or at-risk of being infected with COVID-19 (coronavirus), scheduling a virtual care visit with a provider is a good option for non-urgent care to limit potential exposure in a physician’s office or other healthcare facility.

If you have been exposed or are showing symptoms of the coronavirus or flu, contact your healthcare provider or health department immediately.

Additional Information

For more information, including travel advisories, please visit cdc.gov.

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