Health Insurers Shouldn’t Charge Copays for Coronavirus Vaccine: U.S. Officials
THURSDAY, June 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Health insurance companies are expected to cover vaccines for the new coronavirus without charging copays, U.S. officials say.
At a media briefing Tuesday, a senior White House officials said the government has been in discussions with insurers about covering coronavirus vaccination at no cost to patients, the Associated Press reported.
No vaccines are yet available, but potential vaccines are in early trials.
The insurance industry previously pledged to cover testing for the coronavirus without charging copays, the AP reported.
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