Author: Dorron Blumberg

Florida Blue extends grace period for payment of premiums

Posted by | Mar 26, 2020 | |

March 26, 2020 – Florida Blue, the state’s leading health insurer, announced today it will implement an extended grace period through May 31, 2020 for customers unable to pay premiums as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis that would otherwise have been subject to termination of coverage.  
 
The grace period applies to Affordable Care Act, Medicare Supplement, and other individual health plan members, as well as most of its employer group health plans. In addition, Florida Blue is working with its self-funded ERISA employers to assist them in meeting the needs of their employees.
 

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The Florida Medical Association, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Florida Justice Reform Institute, others seek clarification on Executive Order No. 20-72, offer solutions for unintended consequences

Posted by | Mar 26, 2020 | |

 March 26 2020 –  The Florida Medical Association (FMA), along with the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA), Florida Justice Reform Institute (FJRI) and other health care providers and facilities today sent a letter to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis requesting guidance on Executive Order No. 20-72, which suspends non-essential elective medical procedures. 

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CHI CARES FOR MONROE AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTIES WITH COVID-19 TESTING

Posted by | Mar 26, 2020 | |

March 26 2020 – Community Health of South Florida, Inc. (CHI) continues to serve on the front lines of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with drive through COVID-19 testing in both Marathon and south Miami-Dade. So far, the non-profit organization has screened more than 1,650 people and tested more than 420. Among the results, 19 have tested positive as of March 25, 2020. Patients with positive test results have received a call from the CHI care team informing them and educating them on next steps. In addition, patients have access to the online patient portal to enable real time access to their results.  CHI tells those positive patients that the Department of Health (DOH) will also be contacting them as CHI shares all positive results with the DOH.

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Dr. Richard Stone, VA Executive in Charge: VA is here for Veterans during COVID-19

Posted by | Mar 26, 2020 | |

March 25 2020 – VA has always been here for Veterans — and we will continue to be here for you during the COVID-19 crisis. Whether you need a prescription, telemedicine or in-person care, you can rely on VA. Here is a recent message from Dr. Richard Stone, executive in charge of the Veterans Health Administration and a former U.S. Army combat physician.

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