BOSTON, December 22, 2023 – In response to severe weather in Maine and Rhode Island, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) is expediting access to care for members who may be affected.
Blue Cross has more than 47,000 members living in areas under states of emergency. The company is working to ensure those members can access health services and medications quickly and in locations convenient to them.
Effective now and for the duration of the emergency declaration, Blue Cross is allowing:
- Early refills of any prescription medication
- Affected members to use Well Connection, the health plan's dedicated telehealth platform, to access medical and mental health services free of cost, with no copayments or deductible with the code BCBSMA191
(Note: Members eligible for Well Connection may access it via the My Blue website or mobile app. Please check My Blue for more details.)
About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
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