
1. What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is short for coronavirus disease 2019. A coronavirus is a category of virus that has been around for decades. COVID-19 is very serious because:
2. What are some of the symptoms of COVID-19?
Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Symptoms Self-Checker to learn more.
3. Am I at risk of catching COVID-19?
No one is immune to COVID-19. Still, certain people have a higher risk of getting it:
Some people are at high risk of getting very ill and dying from COVID-19. They include:
4. What should I do if I think I have COVID-19?
If you have any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately:
5. Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Call your doctor. Your doctor will decide if you need to be tested and can help you find an in-network testing lab.
Not all testing sites are in your health plan’s network. If you are scheduling your own test, be sure to check if the provider is in your network.
6. Can I get the COVID-19 vaccines?
Federal and state health officials are working with the medical community on the rollout plan for the COVID-19 vaccines. Talk with your health care provider about when you should take the vaccines once available and any questions you have about the vaccines.
For vaccine finder information, visit the State of Montana Vaccine Locator.
7. Why should I get the COVID-19 vaccines?
Like the flu and other viruses, you risk spreading it to other people if you don’t get vaccinated. Some people who are COVID-19 positive may not have any symptoms, or different symptoms than the most common ones. Getting the vaccines ensures the widest protection to the greatest number of people. You should ask your doctor any questions you have about the vaccines.
8. What will BCBSMT cover for COVID-19?
Coverage will vary based on your plan, and coverage related to COVID-19 can change at any time. Go to What’s Covered for the most up-to-date information.
9. What can I do to stay healthy and keep others from getting COVID-19?
The best way to stop COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and to not get exposed to it. But, keep in mind, the CDC always suggests these everyday good habits to help stop the spread of breathing illnesses:
10. Where can I go for more details about COVID-19?
You can find a wealth of information on our COVID-19 site. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers up-to-date information about COVID-19.
11. Can I pay for my premium with a credit card?
Yes. At this time, you can make a one-time payment through Blue Access for MembersSM or over the phone.
12. What do I do if BCBSMT denied my claim?
If you have had a claim for COVID-19 treatment denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. There is a process in place to ask that the claim be reviewed. Due to the pandemic some plans have appeal deadlines that have been extended 60 days after the national emergency ends.
Call customer service to see if your plan qualifies for an extension and the steps to appeal.