Testing

Health Insurance to Cover Cost of At-Home COVID Tests

JAN 11 2022·Updated JAN 4 2023

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The Facts

The U.S. government has announced a new approach making insurers cover home COVID test costs.
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Companies will have to cover eight free over-the-counter tests per person per month.
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People can get free tests from select pharmacies, or can be reimbursed for tests bought elsewhere.
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The Spin

Left narrative

Biden's plan will reduce costs for many Americans and help slow the virus spread.

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Right narrative

Biden is just trying to score political points. This scheme won't solve the more pressing issue of supply shortages, and will raise insurance premiums.