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<blockquote data-quote="Winnie53" data-source="post: 2230373" data-attributes="member: 160246"><p>Am so behind on the thread. Will try to catch up tonight. Got good news today from my health insurer...</p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px"><em>We have the ability to have our patients tested for the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. If testing is warranted, we will make the appropriate arrangements. As a member of [my health insurer], you will not have to pay for costs related to COVID-19 screening or testing. We believe that cost should not be a barrier to screening or testing for our members who may have been affected by this virus. [My health insurer] will not charge member cost-sharing (including, but not limited to, co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance) for all medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19. This policy applies to the cost of the visit, associated lab tests, and radiology services at our hospital, emergency department, urgent care, and provider offices where the purpose of the visit is to be screened and/or tested for COVID-19.</em></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p><p>I don't know if I could have afforded testing if it became necessary due to my high deductable. I believe I read today that all private insurers in the US have agreed to do this, but check with your insurer. If however, I'm hospitalized for treatment, I will be financially responsible for the deductible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Winnie53, post: 2230373, member: 160246"] Am so behind on the thread. Will try to catch up tonight. Got good news today from my health insurer... [INDENT][I]We have the ability to have our patients tested for the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. If testing is warranted, we will make the appropriate arrangements. As a member of [my health insurer], you will not have to pay for costs related to COVID-19 screening or testing. We believe that cost should not be a barrier to screening or testing for our members who may have been affected by this virus. [My health insurer] will not charge member cost-sharing (including, but not limited to, co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance) for all medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19. This policy applies to the cost of the visit, associated lab tests, and radiology services at our hospital, emergency department, urgent care, and provider offices where the purpose of the visit is to be screened and/or tested for COVID-19.[/I] [I][/I][/INDENT] I don't know if I could have afforded testing if it became necessary due to my high deductable. I believe I read today that all private insurers in the US have agreed to do this, but check with your insurer. If however, I'm hospitalized for treatment, I will be financially responsible for the deductible. [/QUOTE]
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