New coverage in Missouri to permit pharmacies to cost insurance coverage carriers for COVID checks

(KFVS) – Dr. George Turabelidze, Missouri’s State Epidemiologist, issued a standing order to make it simpler for recipients to get free or low-cost COVID-19 testing.

In line with an announcement from the Missouri Division of Well being and Senior Companies, the order “entitles people to obtain protection for bought checks for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.”

By the coverage, pharmacies are approved to cost COVID-19 testing to insurance coverage carriers, together with personal insurance coverage, Medicaid, or Medicare.

“These with no healthcare supplier or who lack instant entry to healthcare may have the chance to hunt testing near dwelling, totally free or at a decreased price,” mentioned Paula Nickelson, Performing Director of the Missouri Division of Well being and Senior Companies. “Dr. Turabelidze’s motion is offering yet another approach we will ease the burden on customers and the healthcare trade whereas additionally limiting unfold of the virus in our communities.”

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