The premiums come as deferrals in elective procedures and nonemergent and routine care have lowered the health plan’s medical claim costs.
The premium credits will go to fully insured employer groups and Medicare supplement members.
In addition to the premium credits, Harvard Pilgrim is providing $3 million to independent primary care physicians and $3 million to community health systems, and is waiving all primary care and specialty care copays for Medicare Advantage members through 2020.
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