COVID–19 Testing Coverage Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 5432, also known as the COVID-19 Testing Coverage Act of 2021, aims to provide coverage for COVID-19 testing for all individuals in the United States. The bill requires all public and private health insurance plans to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing, including diagnostic tests, antibody tests, and any future tests related to the virus.

Additionally, the bill prohibits insurance companies from imposing any cost-sharing requirements, such as copayments or deductibles, for COVID-19 testing. This ensures that individuals can access testing without facing financial barriers.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to ensure that testing is widely available, including funding for community health centers and other healthcare providers to expand testing capacity. It also requires the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a national testing strategy to guide the distribution of tests and resources. Overall, the COVID-19 Testing Coverage Act of 2021 aims to ensure that all individuals in the United States have access to COVID-19 testing without facing financial barriers, in order to control the spread of the virus and protect public health.