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“With regard to cost, HHS has designated the test as an essential health benefit,” Pence said. “It will be covered by private insurance and Medicare/Medicaid.”
Pence promises coronavirus testing will be covered by private insurance, Medicare
And what is an essential health benefit, one might ask? Well....
Essential Health Benefits
A set of 10 categories of services health insurance plans must cover under the Affordable Care Act. These include doctors’ services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, prescription drug coverage, pregnancy and childbirth, mental health services, and more. Some plans cover more services.
Plans must offer dental coverage for children. Dental benefits for adults are optional.
Specific services may vary based on your state’s requirements. You’ll see exactly what each plan offers when you compare plans.
Essential Health Benefits - HealthCare.gov Glossary
Pence promises coronavirus testing will be covered by private insurance, Medicare
And what is an essential health benefit, one might ask? Well....
Essential Health Benefits
A set of 10 categories of services health insurance plans must cover under the Affordable Care Act. These include doctors’ services, inpatient and outpatient hospital care, prescription drug coverage, pregnancy and childbirth, mental health services, and more. Some plans cover more services.
Plans must offer dental coverage for children. Dental benefits for adults are optional.
Specific services may vary based on your state’s requirements. You’ll see exactly what each plan offers when you compare plans.
Essential Health Benefits - HealthCare.gov Glossary