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Title: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: calendria on September 15, 2020, 08:06:03 pm: :cat:

???

Expect our medical insurance premiums to go up if this isn't straightened out pronto!
:silly:

Coronavirus medical bill: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/03/...
Mar 05, 2020 · A claim that it will cost patients in the USA more than $3,000 to test for COVID-19 circulated online. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the use of two tests…

Author: Saranac Hale Spencer

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/19/880543755/insurers-may-only-pay-for-coronavirus-tests-when-theyre-medically-necessary

Insurers May Only Pay For Coronavirus Tests When They're 'Medically Necessary'
June 19, 20205:00 AM ET
One-time testing wouldn't be that big of an expense, though even that would add up across hundreds of employees at roughly $100 per test.

https://www.abcactionnews.com/rebound/coronavirus-investigations/private-insurers-scaling-back-on-paying-for-covid-19-tests
“What has happened over time is I think they’ve realized that this can get very expensive very quickly. They’re paying for testing for everybody and in some cases weekly or monthly,” Corlette said. “So what they’ve said is, if you’re sick and you go to a doctor and the doctor says, "Yes, let’s get you tested then we’ll cover that.' But if it’s for you to go back to the workplace or if it’s for a broad public surveillance exercise then the insurers have been saying we shouldn’t have to cover that, that’s not our job,” Corlette explained.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: potluck6 on September 23, 2020, 08:42:25 pm: My daughter had test at Kaiser she luckily didn't have it. Think it cost 25.00 not sure. She got results in 3 hours.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: timvolley on September 24, 2020, 02:56:55 pm: i have no idea since so far i have been safe. I thought my insurance would cover it though
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: bretay on September 24, 2020, 04:17:05 pm: not sure about the price..they are doing free covid tests here in my town
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: singletonb on September 24, 2020, 07:42:44 pm: I was under the impression that the test was free or at least at certain times. I have not had a need for the test.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: jkhanson on September 25, 2020, 12:02:33 pm: I don't know the cost of the COVID-19 test. I just had it done this week since I was near someone who tested positive. I guess I'll find out if my insurance pays for it soon.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: Donnamarg323 on September 25, 2020, 02:17:40 pm: I dont understand if U go for a regular physical why Covid wouldnt be included?

Then again i do know.......GREED!!
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: plennis on September 25, 2020, 02:24:54 pm: Quote from: bretay on September 24, 2020, 04:17:05 pm
not sure about the price..they are doing free covid tests here in my town

My town too. But I also got a free flu shot (through my insurance), someone said they were up to $75.00 with no insurance. I don't know what the covid charge is.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: ktheodos on September 26, 2020, 09:16:20 pm: I got tested for free...is it not like that elsewhere too? (it was negative, btw)
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: rivbwoy on September 29, 2020, 10:49:52 pm: same here i got the test for free from my working place was called voluntary / Mandatory :(

basically if u refused u couldnt re turn to work for 14 dayz

but neg. though
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: myfreebees316 on September 29, 2020, 10:55:23 pm: Seems like the test is different here and there. Some free some higher . Honestly seems like price gouging in some areas compared to others.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: ghunter on September 30, 2020, 07:06:24 am: They are a lot of free testing around here so don't know how much it will cost.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: aflyingmonkey on September 30, 2020, 04:47:29 pm: I thought people were being tested for Covid-19 for free. I saw a drive-up testing center in Kaiser's parking lot last week. I took my elderly father through the drive through flu shot in another drive-up testing center section they have, so he didn't have to get out of the car, just put his arm out the window. It was all covered.
Title: Re: How much does COVID-19 test cost ...?
Post by: dreamyxo on September 30, 2020, 10:03:44 pm: I wasn't charged anything for mine but it was for a surgery and they probably added the cost in there somewhere.