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    3. Coverage of At-Home/Over-The-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Test Kits

    Coverage of At-Home/Over-The-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Test Kits

    Commercial Coverage After May 11, 2023

    The temporary provisions to waive cost sharing for COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and related services ordered by a physician or other provider, and over-the-counter (OTC) tests (eight per member per month) ended on May 11, 2023.

    COVID-19 OTC at-home test kits are still covered as follows:

    • With prescription: covered under your plan pharmacy benefits at the tier 1 cost share and are limited to four tests per month unless medically necessary
    • Without a prescription: not covered

    Medicaid Coverage After May 11, 2023

    COVID-19 over the counter (OTC) at-home test kits will continue to be covered.

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