Public Citizen: Don’t Rely On Insurers’ Whim For Cost-Free Treatment

Public Citizen called on Congress to pass legislation guaranteeing cost-free coverage of COVID-19 treatment so that Americans don’t have to depend on the whim of insurance companies, coming after Inside Health Policy reported that some insurers voluntarily extended their cost-sharing waivers beyond their initial June 1 end dates. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association said Wednesday (May 27) it will extend its cost-sharing at least through the current public health emergency and Anthem said it will exempt consumers from...