Anthem to Provide Customers With $2.5 Billion in Covid-19 Relief

Health insurer Anthem Inc. is providing $2.5 billion in Covid-19 assistance to its customers and the communities it services, the company announced Thursday.

The relief will be in the form of premium credits, the continued waiver of copays and other out-of-pocket costs for treatment, and community support, the Indianapolis-based Blue Cross Blue Shield operator said in a news release. Anthem, one of the nation’s largest health benefits companies, operates 14 Blue Cross Blue Shield plans across the U.S.

Anthem’s move comes as other insurers have announced financial support to consumers and health-care providers during the pandemic. UnitedHealth Group said May ...