---
title: COVID-19 Carrier Updates | Bukaty Companies
description: Health insurance carriers released advantageous provisions to protect and care for members during the outbreak.
image: https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/COVID-19/COVID19_resource_inner_v2-05.png
---

[![Bukaty Companies logo](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/BukatyCompanies_April2016/layout/bukaty-logo-2015.png)](https://bukaty.com/)

- [About Us](https://bukaty.com/about-us)
- [Contact](https://www.bukaty.com/contact-us)

# COVID-19 CARRIER UPDATES

![COVID19_resource_inner_v2-05](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/COVID-19/COVID19_resource_inner_v2-05.png "COVID19_resource_inner_v2-05")

Know your benefits. Health insurance carriers released advantageous provisions to protect and care for members during the outbreak.

[**Aetna**](https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/member-rights-resources/covid19.html)

- [FAQs for 2-100 employees and small-group Aetna Funding Advantage (AFA) plans](https://www.aetna.com/content/dam/aetna/pdfs/families/small-group-covid-19-faq-v1.pdf)
- [FAQs for 100+ fully insured and self-insured plans](https://www.aetna.com/content/dam/aetna/pdfs/families/100-plus-covid-19-faq-v1.pdf)
- [Will Aetna cover the cost of COVID-19 testing?](https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/member-rights-resources/need-to-know-coronavirus.html#acc_link_content_section_responsivegrid_copy_responsivegrid_accordion_1336905482_1)
- [Is the no-cost telemedicine benefit limited to COVID-19 related care?](https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/member-rights-resources/need-to-know-coronavirus.html#acc_link_content_section_responsivegrid_copy_responsivegrid_accordion_1336905482_8)
- [Will Aetna cover the cost of COVID-19 treatment for members?](https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/member-rights-resources/need-to-know-coronavirus.html#acc_link_content_section_responsivegrid_copy_responsivegrid_accordion_1336905482_2)
- [When does the change regarding cost-sharing take effect?](https://www.aetna.com/individuals-families/member-rights-resources/need-to-know-coronavirus.html#acc_link_content_section_responsivegrid_copy_responsivegrid_accordion_1336905482_5)
- [Special enrollment period (SEP)](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/Special%20Enrollment%20Period%20External%20Communication%20(1).pdf?hsLang=en)
- [COVID-19 letter to fully insured](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/COVID-19-%20Fully%20Insured%20letter%20and%20liberalizations_%20May%2013%2c%202020.pdf?hsLang=en)
- [COVID-19 letter to self-insured](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/COVID-19-%20self-funded%20plan%20sponsor%20letter%20on%20policy%20liberalizations%20May%2013%202020.pdf?hsLang=en)

[**Blue KC**](https://www.bluekc.com/consumer/covid-19.html)

- [Will Blue KC cover the cost of COVID-19 testing?](https://www.bluekc.com/consumer/covid-19.html)
- [Will Blue KC waive early medication refills?](https://www.bluekc.com/consumer/covid-19.html)
- [Are prior authorizations needed for COVID-19 services?](https://www.bluekc.com/consumer/covid-19.html)
- [Will Blue KC cover costs related COVID-19 inpatient admissions?](https://www.bluekc.com/consumer/covid-19.html)
- [How can Blue KC members get no-cost OTC COVID-19 tests?](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/bluekc_reimbursement_form_otc_covid19_tests?hsLang=en)

[Cigna](https://www.cigna.com/coronavirus/)

- [Is Cigna waiving cost-sharing or co-pays related to COVID-19 treatment?](https://www.cigna.com/newsroom/news-releases/2020/cigna-waives-customer-cost-sharing-for-covid-19-treatment-and-deploys-clinical-teams-to-increase-virtual-care-capacity)
- [Will Cigna cover my medical care if I contract COVID-19?](https://www.cigna.com/static/www-cigna-com/docs/individuals-families/health-wellness/topic-disaster-resource-center/covid19-faq.pdf)
- [Where can I learn more about COVID-19 screening and testing services?](https://www.cigna.com/static/www-cigna-com/docs/individuals-families/health-wellness/topic-disaster-resource-center/covid19-faq.pdf)
- [Cigna explains reimbursement process for OTC COVID-19 tests](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/cigna_explains_reimbursemen_for_otc_covid19_tests?hsLang=en)

[Humana](https://www.humana.com/coronavirus)

- [COVID-19 testing policy changes](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/COVID%20FAQ_Testing_092321.pdf?hsLang=en)
- [Are telehealth visits available for Humana members?](https://www.humana.com/coronavirus/telemedicine)
- [Is Humana waiving costs related to COVID-19 treatment?](https://www.humana.com/coronavirus/coverage-faqs)
- [Small business resource guide](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/HumanaSmallBusinessResourceGuide.pdf?hsLang=en)
- [Humana reinstates cost share for some COVID-19 testing](https://info.bukaty.com/hubfs/Carrier%20Notice_Humana_COVID_cost%20share.pdf?hsLang=en)
- [Humana outline two options to obtain no-cost OTC COVID-19 tests](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/humana_outline_options_to_obtain_otc_covid19_tests?hsLang=en)

[**UnitedHealthcare**](https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/covid-19)

- [Is UHC waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 treatment?](https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/covid-19/coverage-and-resources)
- [What type of telehealth options and services are available for UHC members?](https://www.uhc.com/health-and-wellness/health-topics/covid-19/telehealth-options)
- [How will UHC cover COVID-19 treatment?](https://www.uhc.com/content/dam/uhcdotcom/en/B2B-Newsletters/b2b-pdf/covid-19/faqs-treatment_and_coverage.pdf)
- [Are early prescription refills allowed?](https://www.uhc.com/content/dam/uhcdotcom/en/B2B-Newsletters/b2b-pdf/covid-19/faqs-pharmacy_coverage.pdf)
- [Is UHC allowing a special open enrollment period in light of COVID-19?](https://www.uhc.com/content/dam/uhcdotcom/en/B2B-Newsletters/b2b-pdf/covid-19/faqs-special_enrollment.pdf)
- [Special enrollment period for dental and vision](https://view.unitedhealthcareupdate.com/?qs=b560b7fac29bef3e772a3f074195cdebd629c2aa0fdb34796ae19867b6f90d192e23e8637444bfac3e0e3ef1f3b15f398ff28839f4ba2f041fedbc62f0758951d994b8d7894f3708539162ea97a19f8ca6f628d768e5ac7b)
- [UHC extends COVID-19 response policies](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/uhc-extends-covid-19-response-policies?hsLang=en)
- [UHC addresses process to provide OTC COVID-19 kits](https://insights.bukaty.com/bulletins/uhc_addresses_reimbursement_otc_covid19_test?hsLang=en)

### Sign up for email updates

[Privacy Policy](https://bukaty.com/privacy-policy) | [Terms & Conditions](https://bukaty.com/terms-conditions) | © 2026 Bukaty Companies