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Massachusetts

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 14, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Massachusetts, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Updates and Information website, COVID-19 State of Emergency resources or MassTrac's list of bills related to the COVID-19 pandemic

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Description of Program and Relief

Expanding Access to and Insurance Coverage for Emergency Department and Inpatient Services Related to COVID-19

All private health insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., the Group Insurance Commission, and Health Maintenance Organizations regulated by the Division of Insurance must cover all medically necessary emergency department and inpatient services, including all professional, diagnostic, and laboratory services, related to COVID-19 at both in-network and out-of-network providers. These services must be covered without requiring cost-sharing by the insured, e.g., co-pays, deductibles, coinsurance, or similar charges.

Government or Lead Agency

Office of the Governor

Dates Available

This policy is effective April 9, 2020, and shall remain in effect until rescinded or until the Governor’s declared State of Emergency is terminated, whichever happens first.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Not applicable

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

Not applicable

Contact for More Information

Not applicable

List of Additional Information

For more details, the executive order mandating this coverage may be found here.


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