Description: New guidance as of May 11, 2023: See which Healthfirst health plans cover FDA-authorized OTC at home COVID-19 tests
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On January 10, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration issued guidance requiring health insurance companies to cover the cost of over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 tests for their members. * Healthfirst is complying with that guidance: coverage began on January 15, 2022. Read below to learn what this means for you, a Healthfirst member. If you’re not sure which health plan you are in, check the front of your Healthfirst Member ID card.
* Recent changes in New York State regulatory guidance also impact coverage of OTC at-home COVID-19 tests.