Americans with health insurance can get up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests for free thanks to a new requirement. Starting Saturday, private health plans are required to cover the over-the-counter tests at up to $12 per test.
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, starting Jan. 15, “most people with a health plan can go online, or to a pharmacy or store to purchase an at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic test authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at no cost, either through reimbursement or free of charge through their insurance.”Insurance companies are required to reimburse up to $12 per individual test or the cost of the test if it is less than $12.
As part of the American Rescue Plan, state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program programs are required to cover FDA-authorized at-home COVID-19 tests. Coverage rules may vary by state, the federal government said.Those who are not on a covered insurance plan can receive free tests through the forthcoming federal website or from some local community centers and pharmacies.“Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests.
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