{"id":79163,"date":"2022-01-14T17:53:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=79163"},"modified":"2022-01-14T17:54:04","modified_gmt":"2022-01-14T22:54:04","slug":"new-regulations-for-access-to-coverage-on-over-the-counter-covid-19-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=79163","title":{"rendered":"New regulations for access to coverage on over-the-counter COVID-19 tests"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good afternoon,<\/p>\n

The recent regulation that provides that the cost of over-the-counter-at-home tests be covered by health insurance providers came as a surprise. Our provider, Priority Health, is still working out the details for how this will be implemented for NMC and other employers Priority serves. The guidance we have at this time is “please advise members to keep a copy of their receipt and UPC code for any purchases of FDA approved at home COVID19 tests purchased from 1\/15 on.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>We have been informed that Priority is working on a point-of-sale solution in order to provide us a better customer experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

We (HR) will provide updates to you as the situation progresses and information becomes available.\u00a0 Thank you!<\/p>\n

Mark<\/p>\n

\u2014<\/p>\n

Mark Liebling<\/strong>
\nAVP of Human Resources
\n1701 East Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686
\n(231) 995-1342<\/p>\n

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New regulations introduced for access to coverage on over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for Commercial Group and Individual Market members.<\/h1>\n

To expand Americans\u2019 access to COVID-19 testing, new regulations were introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration this week. Beginning January 15, 2022, individuals with private health insurance coverage or covered by a group health plan who purchase an over-the-counter COVID-19 diagnostic test (FDA approved) will be able to have those test costs covered 100% by their plan or insurance as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, as long as the emergency order remains in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Important to Note:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0The new regulations do not solve the nationwide shortage of COVID tests and the strain on the healthcare system, including pharmacies.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\nWhat is covered under the regulations?<\/strong><\/p>\n