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As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, Blue Cross<span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: #333333;">&reg;&nbsp;Blue Shield<span style="background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri; color: #333333;">&reg;&nbsp;of Arizona (BCBSAZ), is here to connect you with the information and support to help protect your health. Should you need healthcare related to COVID-19, we&rsquo;ll be right here for you.
Here are important updates that we have put in place:&nbsp; 
 
COVID-19 Testing&mdash;No Copay 
 
COVID-19 testing is a covered benefit with all of our medical plans. What&rsquo;s new is that you won&rsquo;t have a copay or other cost share for COVID-19 diagnostic testing when it is medically necessary and performed according to CDC guidelines.&nbsp; &nbsp; 
 
COVID-19 Testing and Treatment&mdash;No prior authorization required&nbsp; 
 
BCBSAZ is waiving prior authorization (precertification) for diagnostic tests and covered treatment services that are medically necessary and consistent with CDC guidance for members who have been diagnosed with COVID-19. 
 
Prescription Refills
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 <li>You can have an early refill of 30-day prescriptions you take for a long-term or chronic condition in almost all cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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 <li>You can receive a 90-day supply of a medication if your plan offers mail-order pharmacy benefits, and you sign up for this service. Many of our plans also cover 90-day supplies purchased at retail pharmacies. You can check your plan benefits online at <a href="http://azblue.com/MyBlue" target="_blank">azblue.com/MyBlue. 
 
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 <li>If there is a shortage of the medication you take, we will work with you and your doctor to find an alternate option. If that medication costs more than the one you normally take, you won&rsquo;t have to pay the additional amount.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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Nurse Advice&nbsp; 
 
When you have questions or concerns about COVID-19 or another illness, we have a resource for you, the Nurse On Call service. Call 1-866-422-2729 any time of the day or night to speak with a registered nurse.
Information Resources 
 
The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html" target="_blank">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a> (CDC) is tracking the COVID-19 outbreak around the clock. Here at BCBSAZ, we have a resource page at <a href="http://azblue.com/coronavirus" target="_blank">azblue.com/coronavirus</a> for you, and are updating it as we have new information to share.&nbsp;
Questions?&nbsp;We&rsquo;re standing by to help. Call us at&nbsp;the phone number on the back of your member I.D. card.

Coronavirus Update: Testing and Prescriptions

As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, <span style="font-size: 11pt; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; color: #333333;">Blue
Cross&reg;&nbsp;Blue Shield&reg;&nbsp;of Arizona (BCBSAZ) brings you facts and
resources to help protect your health. Read more

Coronavirus Update: Testing and Prescriptions

As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona (BCBSAZ) brings you facts and resources to help protect your health. Read more

As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, Blue Cross^® Blue Shield^® of Arizona (BCBSAZ) brings you facts and resources to help protect your health. Read more