Senator Markey, Colleagues Demand Insurance Companies Cover Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Americans with Private Insurance
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"Unnecessary testing barriers hurt all low-and-middle income families, especially disabled, immunocompromised, and elderly Americans," the senators wrote in their letter to AHIP's President and CEO
"For many Americans navigating the health insurance landscape, confusion, administrative burden, and cost are not new," the senators continued. "But they should not have to face and overcome these obstacles when they seek COVID-19 tests in an attempt to keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe. While the public health emergency may end, the risks associated with COVID-19 have not. No one should ever be forced to choose between health and financial security."
In the letter, the lawmakers called on insurance companies to respond to the following questions by
* Will AHIP commit to encouraging and supporting its members to continue covering at-home COVID-19 tests, without medical management or cost-sharing, after the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency?
* What information has AHIP provided to its members about their obligations under statutory requirements and the
- What steps has AHIP taken to help its members implement the
* What information has AHIP provided to its members about establishing direct coverage networks to provide COVID-19 tests free at the point of service? Why are some AHIP members not offering direct coverage plans?
* What information has AHIP provided to its members about establishing online reimbursement submissions through a member's website? Why do any AHIP members still require mail or fax submissions of reimbursement requests?
* What information has AHIP collected from its members about the number of denials of coverage when upfront payment and reimbursement is required, the length of time for reimbursement, and the number of denials of resubmissions and appeals?
* How is AHIP working with its members to resolve reimbursement denials for claims submitted after the
- Will AHIP be providing information to its members on steps for approving claims previously denied wrongfully?
- Will AHIP be providing information to its members about their obligations to approve claims for tests purchased between
* What information has AHIP provided to its members about the end the COVID-19 public health emergency?
* Has AHIP provided any guidance to its membership to continue coverage of at least eight at-home tests per covered individual after the end of the public health emergency?
* What information has AHIP collected from its members about their plans to cover at-home COVID tests at no or low-cost after the end of the public health emergency?
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Original text here: https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-colleagues-demand-insurance-companies-cover-free-at-home-covid-19-tests-for-americans-with-private-insurance
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