Texas Border Enterprise
LAREDO, Texas – On account of lack of federal funding for COVID-19 providers, the Well being Sources and Providers Administration (HRSA) has introduced that it could not settle for claims for COVID-19 testing of uninsured sufferers. Accordingly, all Healing testing areas within the metropolis of Laredo will not be capable to check sufferers who’re uninsured in Texas efficient instantly.
For sufferers testing at a Healing website in Texas beginning March 18th, proof of insurance coverage can be required. A affected person’s ID and proof of insurance coverage info can be wanted for testing, together with scheduling an appointment on-line or on-site registration. Testing will proceed to be accessible at no out-of-pocket price to people upon proof of insurance coverage.
The Metropolis of Laredo Well being Division presents free COVID-19 testing to the group Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.