Government Relaunches Free Covid-19 Home Test Program Amid Insurance Delays and Medicare Coverage

The federal government plans to restart its mail-order Covid-19 test program to ensure Americans have access to testing, according to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra. The program, which offers free at-home tests, was paused in June due to a plateau in Covid hospitalizations and to preserve the government's remaining supply of tests. Becerra also addressed concerns about insurance coverage for Covid and flu shots, encouraging individuals to contact their insurance providers if they encounter issues. He emphasized that Covid vaccines for young children should be accessible and stated that more information about the mail-order test program will be provided soon.