Over-the-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Rules for Group Health Plans and Insurers | Practical Law

Over-the-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Rules for Group Health Plans and Insurers | Practical Law

An Article addressing guidance issued by the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (collectively, Departments) in January and February 2022 to clarify that group health plans and health insurers must cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests that are available without a health provider's order or individualized clinical assessment. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Q&A guidance addressing how individuals may obtain OTC COVID-19 tests for free.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Rules for Group Health Plans and Insurers

by Practical Law Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Law stated as of 07 Feb 2022USA (National/Federal)
An Article addressing guidance issued by the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS), and Treasury (collectively, Departments) in January and February 2022 to clarify that group health plans and health insurers must cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests that are available without a health provider's order or individualized clinical assessment. In addition, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Q&A guidance addressing how individuals may obtain OTC COVID-19 tests for free.