
Transitioning from Pandemic to Endemic for COVID-19
The public health emergency has ended for COVID-19. We are here to help understand what this transition means.
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The COVID-19 public health emergency ended on May 11, 2023, and changes to your coverage went into effect on July 1, 2023. We are here to help with the transition and help you understand what it means for your coverage of COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and therapeutics and telehealth.
We are committed to ensuring everyone continues to receive seamless access to the care they need at a price they can afford.
Beginning September 25, 2023, every U.S. household can receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests from the U.S. government. Visit covid.gov/tests for more information and to order.
COVID vaccinations and booster shots will continue to be covered at no cost to members.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is the best way to protect yourself, your family, friends and neighbors, and other people in your community. Vaccination lowers your chances of getting COVID-19 – or of ending up in the hospital – even if you do have a breakthrough infection after becoming vaccinated.
The 2023-2024 vaccines that protect against the more current strains of the COVID-19 virus will be available to Vermonters in the coming weeks. Check with your primary care provider's office or local pharmacies on availability.
With the end of the public health emergency, at-home COVID-19 antigen tests (test kits) will no longer be covered. Provider-based COVID-19 tests will be covered with a cost-share. Please note that if you have coverage through your employer and do not have Vermont Blue Rx pharmacy coverage, please contact your employer for more information about your coverage for COVID-19 tests.
Beginning September 25, 2023, every U.S. household can receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests from the U.S. government. Visit covid.gov/tests for more information and to order.
Before you throw out expired COVID-19 antigen tests, check to see if the expiration data has been extended.
Oral medications used to treat COVID-19, including Paxlovid and Lagevrio (Molnupiravir), are covered with a Tier 3 cost-share. Injectable medications used to treat COVID-19, administered by your doctor and that are FDA-authorized or FDA-approved, will be covered with a cost-share.
If you do not have pharmacy coverage through Vermont Blue Rx, please contact your employer for more information about your coverage for COVID-19 medications.
As the state’s only local, non-profit health plan, we're focused on helping Vermonters live happier, healthier lives.
Beginning July 1, 2023, the following pharmacy changes went into effect:
Telehealth Visits
You can see a doctor at any time of the day or night by using your smartphone, tablet, or computer. AmWell telemedicine visits and mental health visits will incur member cost-share fees based on your plan benefits.
AmWell has established a Telehealth Response Program to support the use of telehealth as an initial COVID-19 screening tool, which includes an always-on-call infection control officer. You can download the AmWell app for Apple or Android devices.
COVID-19 provides an unfortunate opportunity for scammers to take advantage of the concern and anxiety many are feeling about their health and safety. Some of the COVID-19 scams include:
Scammers may offer products in exchange for your personal information, which they then use to commit fraud. Don’t give out your member ID number or other personal information if you receive an offer for COVID-19 testing, treatment, or supplies from any source other than a trusted, qualified health care provider.
Fraud Reporting
If you believe you’ve been scammed or your information has been used in a fraud, you can report it several ways:
Tips To Protect Yourself From Scams
The public health emergency has ended for COVID-19. We are here to help understand what this transition means.
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