WOONSOCKET, RI — CVS is waiving copays for treatment relating to the new coronavirus for Aetna members. Testing for the virus as well as telemedicine visits will be offered, free of charges to members.

The Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant has owned the insurance company since a $69 billion-dollar merger in 2018. Karen Lynch, the president of Aetna and executive vice president at CVS Health, said the company has worked with public health experts and organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to stay up-to-date and spread awareness.

"Supporting the health and well-being of our members and removing barriers to care are among our key areas of focus as we navigate the spread of COVID-19," Lynch said. "That's why we're providing COVID-19 diagnostic testing and telemedicine visits with no out-of-pocket costs or cost sharing for Aetna members, along with a number of other programs and offerings that reinforce our commitment to delivering timely and seamless access to care."

