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Minnesota health plans once again extend cost-sharing waivers for COVID-19 treatment

ST. PAUL, Minn., June 22, 2021 — The Minnesota Council of Health Plans announced today that Minnesota-based nonprofit health plans are voluntarily extending cost-sharing waivers for in-patient COVID-19 treatment through September 30, 2021.

The average cost to treat a hospitalized patient with COVID-19 is $30,000 and can often exceed this figure depending on the patient’s condition, according to a study from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). By continuing to waive the standard cost-sharing requirements, Minnesota health plans are stepping up to support affordability and easier access to care during the health crisis.

Plans that have committed to this extension include:

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield/Blue Plus of Minnesota
  • HealthPartners
  • Hennepin Health
  • Medica
  • PreferredOne
  • UCare

“Minnesota’s nonprofit health plans continue to recognize the impact COVID-19 is having throughout the state and are committed to supporting members throughout this crisis,” said Lucas Nesse, President and CEO of the Council.

Established in 1985, the Minnesota Council of Health Plans is an association of licensed nonprofit health plans that includes: Blue Cross and Blue Shield/Blue Plus of Minnesota, HealthPartners, Hennepin Health, Medica, Sanford Health Plan of Minnesota and UCare.

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Hannah Fairman
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