South Country Health Alliance (South Country) Provider Contact Center will be available for our health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are taking steps to protect our employees and still provide the support our providers need during the coronavirus pandemic. Things are changing rapidly and we will be updating our website as new developments occur. Please check back frequently for updates.

South Country is waiving copays for services related to COVID-19 during the public health emergency. This includes copays for testing, diagnostic services, and treatment services related to COVID-19. When billing for these services, please use modifier CS to indicate the cost-sharing waiver for COVID-19 testing-related services.

CARES Act

South Country will be eliminating the 2% Medicare Sequestration from 5/1/2020 to 3/31/2021 per Section 3709 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

South Country is continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic as it develops and will post provider updates as more information becomes available. Please review the websites below to access the most current and accurate information on the coronavirus pandemic. We will follow all State and Federal guidance related to COVID-19. Links to these sites are below.

• Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)