Does UnitedHealthcare cover the test for COVID-19?

UnitedHealthcare and its self-funded customers will waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing during this national emergency. They are also waiving cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing related visits during this same time, whether the testing related visit is received in a health care provider’s office, an urgent care center, an emergency department or through a telehealth visit. This coverage applies to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and fully insured and self-funded employer-sponsored plans.

Testing must be provided at approved locations in accordance with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Other costs beyond the test and test-related physician office, urgent care, emergency room, Virtual Visit and telehealth visit, and items and services related to the visit will be covered based on terms in the medical plan and applicable state and federal mandates. Therefore, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance would apply to care, and certain services or supplies beyond the test itself and test-related provider visit.

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