Some insurers waive coronavirus treatment costs — but what does that mean for rates?

Maryland's Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer said health insurers are "taking significant actions" to ease cost burdens on patients who may be impacted by the coronavirus — but that doesn't mean all coronavirus-related health expenses are guaranteed to be free. Redmer said the Maryland Insurance Administration has been given additional power to regulate the health insurers operating in the state during the coronavirus crisis. In March, he mandated the companies waive out-of-pocket costs for all…