The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is to end on May 11, 2023. The ending of the Public Health Emergency may impact an individual’s coverage of COVID-19 tests.
Consumer Fact Sheets:
- English - https://www.cms.gov/files/document/covid-over-counter-test-coverage.pdf
- Spanish - https://www.cms.gov/files/document/covid-over-counter-test-coverage-spanish.pdf
What to tell consumers:
Before May 11, 2023
If consumers have any type of health insurance, they can get up to eight over-the-counter tests per month with no out-of-pocket costs. Over-the-counter tests are available in most pharmacies and may also be available online for delivery.
After May 11, 2023
Laboratory tests for COVID-19 that you order will still be covered with no out-of-pocket costs for people with Medicare. Over-the-counter tests will still be available, but there may be out-of-pocket costs. Coverage of over-the-counter tests may vary by insurance type.
Source and Learn More from CMS: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/cms-waivers-flexibilities-and-transition-forward-covid-19-public-health-emergency
