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But those insurers may require doctors' orders, limit the number of tests covered per person, charge for doctors’ visits or make the tests subject to copays or deductibles, according to KFF. Most private insurers will continue to cover the cost of PCR, or laboratory, tests administered by in-network providers. PCR test costs will vary depending on the situation

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The Biden administration hasn’t indicated any plans to ship more free at-home tests beyond those currently offered. After that, coverage for at-home tests will vary by state. Under the American Rescue Plan Act, people on Medicaid can get free at-home tests for about a year after the public health emergency ends. However, some people with Medicare Advantage, which covers additional services, may still get at-home tests covered depending on their plans. People with Medicare and those who are uninsured will most likely be charged for at-home tests, as well. 'For the most part, health plans aren't probably going to cover it. But once the public health emergency lifts, most people with private insurance will most likely have to pay out of pocket for those tests - unless the kits come from the dwindling federal supply, said an author of the two reports, Jennifer Kates, a senior vice president at KFF.