COVID-19

COVID-19 COVERAGE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OVER-THE-COUNTER TEST KITS

A recent announcement from the federal government intends to increase access to COVID-19 testing. As of January 15, 2022, you can get reimbursed by your health plan for the costs of over-the-counter diagnostic COVID-19 tests until the end of the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency. Diagnostic tests are performed if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have been recently exposed.

HOW DOES MY PLAN COVER THE OVER-THE-COUNTER TEST?

From January 15, 2022 until the end of the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency, each individual on your plan can get up to eight over-the-counter tests each month. If you purchase a test kit that includes two rapid tests, that will count as two of your eight covered tests. The federal requirement covers your cost for diagnostic tests.

HOW DOES REIMBURSEMENT WORK?  

You will be reimbursed for over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests purchased on or after January 15, 2022. You may have to pay out of pocket at the time of purchase, so keep your receipt to submit a claim for reimbursement.

Anthem Blue Cross members click here for more information.

Kaiser Permanente members click here for more information.

 

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