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My workmate tested positive for corona virus, l need to go get tested as well. can the medicl cover pay?.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

COVID 19: "I don't know what medicL is? "Since the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on March 18, most people should not face costs for the COVID-19 test or associated costs." REF: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/five-things-to-know-about-the-cost-of-covid-19-testing-and-treatment/

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Answered 10/5/2020

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A member asked:

My workmate tested positive for corona virus, l need to go get tested as well. can the medicl cover pay?.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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