End of National Public Health Emergency

The Biden Administration is ending the National Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 at the end of the day May 11, 2023. This means that there will be changes to the way insurance plans cover testing and treatment of COVID-19.

Excellus lists the following changes:

• FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccines will continue to be available at no cost in network. A standard cost share will be charged for out of network services.
• OTC tests will no longer be covered after May 11, 2023.
• Lab testing will revert to the diagnostic laboratory benefit.
• Telehealth for COVID-19 will be covered at the primary care or specialist benefit.

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