Coronavirus (COVID-19)

This page was last updated on October 31, 2023. 

We know many of you have questions about COVID-19 and your health plan coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross). 

Please know that the situation is rapidly evolving and this page will be updated as new information becomes available. 

Office of Student Health Benefits

In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Office of Student Health Benefits has shifted our customer service to help keep students and staff safe. Please contact our office through one of the following methods:

  • Email [email protected]
  • Call 612-624-0627 to speak with a representative immediately during our business hours (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm)
  • Limited in-person services during business hours (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Thursday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm) at our office (Boynton Health, 410 Church Street SE, N323, Minneapolis, MN 55455)

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

COVID-19 Services Coverage

If you believe you may have COVID-19 you should call your provider as they can determine if you need to be tested. To find a provider log in to your Blue Cross member portal at:

If you or a covered dependent have a COVID-19 related visit with an in-network provider (office, urgent care, emergency department, Doctor on Demand telehealth visit) that results in an order for a COVID-19 test, it will be covered at no cost to you.

If you or a covered dependent have a COVID-19 related visit with an in-network provider (office, urgent care, emergency department, Doctor on Demand telehealth visit) and a test is not available and the provider submits a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis code in accordance with CDC guidelines, it will be covered at no cost to you.

If you or a covered dependent require inpatient and/or outpatient treatment for COVID-19, when treatment follows evidence-based COVID-19 treatment guidelines, it will be covered at no cost to you.

This zero participant cost for in-network COVID-19 testing and treatment applies through 6/30/2023 and does not include experimental pharmaceuticals and medical treatments. After 6/30/2023, coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment will be provided under the standard member out-of-pocket cost associated with your medical plan.

Find a Pharmacy

The following pharmacies are all in the Prime Therapeutics network:

  • Walgreens
  • CVS/Target
  • Walmart
  • HyVee
  • Cub

To locate additional participating pharmacies, either call Blue Cross Customer Service at 1-866-873-5943 or go to bluecrossmn.com/uofmn and either log in or register, using only the number portion of your ID # from your Blue Cross member ID card. Once logged in, click on “Prescriptions” at the top of the page, then click on “Find a Pharmacy”. It will direct you to the Prime Therapeutics home page. Click on “Find a Pharmacy” again and insert your ZIP code. You will be searching in the “Select” pharmacy network.

Boynton Pharmacy

Filling your prescriptions at Boynton Pharmacy allows you the benefit of filling a 90-day supply of most prescriptions. Boynton Pharmacy’s prices are often lower than the $15/$25 copay tiers and their staff has the ability to work directly with the Office of Student Health Benefits to provide more flexibility for filling extended days supplies to cover you over University holidays and breaks. Boynton Pharmacy can also mail prescriptions to you within Minnesota or Wisconsin at no extra charge. 

Please visit the Boynton Pharmacy website to learn more.