If you’re like millions of other Americans, you’re having difficulty obtaining and/or paying for COVID-19 tests. There are 2 promising developments related to COVID-19 tests that you should be aware of.
First, on January 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services announced that insurance companies and group health plans must provide full reimbursement for up to 8 over-the-counter at-home tests per individual per month. Because cost-sharing requirements (e.g., deductibles, co-payments or coinsurance, prior authorization, or other medical management requirements) are prohibited, these tests will be completely free.
Second, on January 14, 2022, the White House announced that the government will begin distributing at-home rapid COVID-19 tests for free. Simply visit COVIDtests.gov starting January 19 to place your order for 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests per residence. There won’t be any shipping costs, nor will there be a need to provide a credit card number. I assume that once there is equal distribution across American residences, there will be opportunities to order more.
Stay safe America!
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