Important notice: Appendix A – COVID-19 Special Coverage Payment Policy will expire soon

Jul. 2024Important Notices

As all Special Coverage and Payment Policies related to the COVID-19 public health emergency have expired or will expire effective Sept. 30, 2024, as indicated in Appendix A, UPMC Health Plan will retire Appendix A – COVID-19 Special Coverage and Payment Policy for all lines of business on Sept. 30, 2024. To review our policies and procedures manual, please visit upmchp.us/policiesandprocedures.

If you have any questions, please contact your physician account executive or call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595.


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