Group and Retail
Jan. 12, 2022
On Jan. 10, the federal government released guidance about coverage of over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
What this means: We are evaluating the guidance to determine how it affects our current COVID-19 testing coverage. However, our early understanding is that the guidance:
- Requires plans to provide coverage for over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests purchased on or after Jan. 15, 2022, within certain parameters allowed by the federal government
- Applies to fully insured and self-insured groups, and individual and family plans
- Allows coverage of eight tests per month per covered member
- Is effective through the end of the public health emergency
Note: We'll publish an update in News from the Blues with details about how members can submit OTC testing claims.
We will be updating our COVID-19 member microsite with details about how members can submit claims.