Programs Aim To Reimburse Public For COVID Tests

You could get reimbursed if you bought an at-home COVID test within the last few days, thanks to a new effort from the Biden-Harris Administration.  

Friday, January 21st 2022, 6:24 pm

By: Erika Lee


You could get reimbursed if you bought an at-home COVID test within the last few days, thanks to a new effort from the Biden-Harris Administration.  

Insurance companies and group health plans will be required to cover the costs of at-home COVID tests.  

Rapid tests are in high demand and supply continues to stay limited according to the Oklahoma Insurance Department. 

"We know there is a lot of frustration out there in being able to acquire these at home tests," Rhoads said. "I think this will be remediated in the next 30-60 days."  

But the federal government is working to change it. 

Mike Rhoads, Deputy Commissioner of the Oklahoma Insurance Department shared with News 9 some important things to know about this initiative.  

Through this new program, consumers with private health insurance will be able to get up to 8 tests every 30 days. 

However, there are a few caveats. 

First, consumers can only get FDA approved COVID testing kits. If you are unsure if a test is FDA approved or not, ask your pharmacist. 

Second, the pharmacy you purchase your test at must be in network with your insurance. 

There are two ways to get a test for free. 

You can go directly to the pharmacy with your insurance card, or you can buy one elsewhere then file a claim. 

Rhoads says you must keep at your receipts and attach it to your reimbursement form.  

Insurance companies will only reimburse up to $12 per test. 

If you are purchasing from an out of network pharmacy, you will be required to pay out of pocket, and you won't be reimbursed. 

If you file a claim, expect to be reimbursed within 30 days. 

For more information, click here. 

This program is different from the government's program to give 4 free at home COVID tests through USPS 


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