Your frequently asked questions about COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Have a question about COVID-19? We’re here to help. If I need to be tested for COVID-19, am I covered? AmeriHealth Administrators may cover and may reimburse plan member cost-sharing (such as co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance) for the COVID-19 test and the administration of the test when performed at a physician’s office, urgent care center, or an emergency room....
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AmeriHealth Administrators takes additional steps to safeguard employee health during COVID-19 outbreak

AmeriHealth Administrators announces additional steps the company is taking to help safeguard employees during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Due to the growing impact of COVID-19 in the region, AmeriHealth Administrators will require all associates in its Philadelphia-area, New Jersey, and Minnesota offices to work remotely from Monday, March 16, until further notice. AmeriHealth Administrators remains “open for business,” and all workforce members with the ability to work from home will be doing so. ...
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AmeriHealth Administrators response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

AmeriHealth Administrators is committed to ensuring that plan members have access to the care they need, at the right time, and in the right setting. As coronavirus (COVID-19) has escalated into a serious global health threat, we are working to make sure that plan members can receive appropriate testing and treatment for this virus if needed....
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THE IMPORTANCE OF COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a great time to learn when and why to get screened for colorectal (colon) cancer. While colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, it is preventable, treatable, and beatable. In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates there will be 101,420 new cases of colorectal cancer and 44,180 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States....
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NEW TOOL COULD HELP LOWER PLAN MEMBER DRUG COSTS

FutureScripts® recently launched PreCheck MyScript, a new digital tool that gives in-network doctors access to: view their patients’ prescription drug benefits to determine the most affordable medication options easily; access information on lower‑cost alternatives for high‑cost medications, when available; review prior authorization requirements before prescribing medication and request prior authorization immediately through the tool....
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THINK WITH YOUR HEART THIS FEBRUARY

The American Heart Association dedicates each February to American Heart Month — a national observance established to raise awareness about heart disease and how it can be prevented. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S.1 Approximately 610,000 Americans die each year from heart disease, which accounts for one in every four deaths....
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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women.1 Nearly one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.1 In addition to being a common cancer, breast cancer treatment can be very costly. In 2010, breast cancer treatment accounted for $16.5 billion in medical costs,...
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IT PAYS TO PROTECT THE SKIN YOU’RE IN

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 76,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with melanomas of the skin in 2014;1 approximately 9,300 deaths were caused by melanomas that same year.1 Not only is skin cancer the most common form of cancer in the U.S.,...
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LEARN ABOUT MEN’S HEALTH THIS JUNE

Men’s Health Week was established to heighten awareness of preventable health problems that commonly effect men. Each June, this national observance gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice as well as early treatment for common diseases and injuries. The importance of men’s preventive screenings According to the Men’s Health Network,...
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GET EDUCATED ON ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES THIS MAY

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. May is a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers — and a perfect time to educate your population on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with asthma and allergies. Nearly 25 million people, or 8 percent of the U.S....
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