Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release. FOX13
The second extension order will protect people from receiving
for lab fees after being tested for COVID-19. This order applies to laboratories in-state and out-of-state."Consumers are rightly concerned about prevention, testing and possible treatment," Kreidler said in aThursday. "My emergency order provides guidance to health insurers and should help reassure the public that we will take all necessary steps to protect them."
According to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, all insurers must continue allowing a one-time early refill for prescription drugs. In addition, all insurers must continue suspending any prior authorization requirement for COVID-19 treatment and testing.COVID-19 statewide emergencyInslee's state of emergency has been in effect for two years. He first issued the order on Feb.