COVID-19 OTC testing information   Coverage Update for Over-the-Counter COVID Testing If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you are going to want to get tested. Testing capabilities have expanded from what they were at the start of the pandemic, and many health insurance plans now cover both testing from your healthcare provider and over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests. You may need to get the results of a COVID-19 test quickly. In this case, you may not have coronavirus symptoms, or you may be unable to schedule your test through a community testing site or through your doctor. We will cover OTC COVID-19 tests, but there are some limitations. In order to be covered, the OTC COVID-19 test must be: Purchased on or after January 15, 2022. Any OTC tests purchased before that date will not be reimbursed.   Approved by or have an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.   A test that collects your own specimen and can be read at home. OTC COVID-19 tests that require you to drop off or mail your specimen to a laboratory are not covered under the OTC COVID-19 test coverage.   Members will only be reimbursed for up to eight OTC COVID-19 tests per member (including dependents on the same health plan) in a 30-day period. As an example, if a family has five members on the same health plan, the family is eligible to be reimbursed for up to 40 OTC COVID-19 tests each 30-day period. Any claims for reimbursement must be submitted per covered individual (under each member ID).   Cardio Exercise: How to Maintain a Healthy Heart When you think of February, you may associate it with hearts because of Valentine’s Day. However, February is also American Heart Month. Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. Need to File a Claim? Submitting an eClaim is Quick and Convenient! Visit the “File an eClaim” section of the Member Hub at www.geo-blue.com, or click “Claims” in the GeoBlue® mobile app.   It’s easy to follow our guided application to upload your supporting documents, view past eClaims and save your contact and bank details for future claims. What’s more, we also give you tools and tips to make sure you are entering your information correctly. If you would rather send a claim by email, fax or postal mail, a printable claim form is available in the “How to File Claims” section of the Member Hub, on www.geo-blue.com. "Super responsive, checked in often, and made sure that I got the care that I needed. I will ABSOLUTELY use this company again and again for travel medical insurance!" – MEMBER Missed last month's newsletter? Want to refer to a previous issue? You can access previous issues online. Visit our RE:MEMBER Archive for the latest on staying healthy, happy and safe while living abroad. View Archive »   Access important plan information Find doctors and hospitals outside the U.S. Find doctors and hospitals inside the U.S. File a claim or check your claim status Emergency? Please seek help and then contact us +1-610-254-8771 You can also access the above services through the mobile app. Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® is a Brand owned by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. GeoBlue is the trade name of Worldwide Insurance Services, LLC (Worldwide Services Insurance Agency, LLC in California and New York), an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association: made available in cooperation with Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies in select service areas. Coverage is provided under insurance policies underwritten by 4 Ever Life Insurance Company, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, NAIC #80985 under policy form series 54.1201/54.1205/54.1215. 4 Ever Life Insurance Company is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. CORP2281-MEM-2/22