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Preventive Coverage Update of Combined Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing for Medicare Advantage Members (Retroactively effective 01/01/2026)
Independence Blue Cross·Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB-GYN +2 more·News & Announcements
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Medicare Advantage plans now provide preventive coverage for combined chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, retroactively effective from January 1, 2026. This expands covered preventive services for Medicare Advantage members.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify that combined chlamydia and gonorrhea testing is being billed as preventive services for Medicare Advantage members. Update billing system to ensure these tests are processed without copays or deductibles when performed as preventive care. Review any claims from January 1, 2026 forward that may need reprocessing.