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title: Guidance Released on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests
description: We’ve summarized the important things you need to know about the recent coverage of OTC COVID-19 tests. Access it now.
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# [Guidance Released on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests](https://www.siscobenefits.com/news-events/coverage-of-otc-covid-19-tests)

 Written by [SISCO](https://www.siscobenefits.com/news-events/author/sisco) | Jan 17, 2022 10:31:11 PM

On January 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor, and the Treasury issued guidance regarding the requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests. 

Starting Saturday, January 15, 2022, group healthcare plans, including fully insured and self-funded plans and individual insurance policies, will be required to cover the cost of these tests, even if they are obtained without the involvement of a health care provider.

To get guidance on what you and your company should be doing right now, access a short summary of some of the key provisions, including:

- Legal requirements around at-home COVID-19 tests
- Details surrounding plans and insurance issuers to provide coverage
- Deadline to provide coverage for OTC COVID-19 tests
- And more

[Download this summary](https://www.siscobenefits.com/hubfs/Agencies%20Issue%20Guidance%20on%20Coverage%20of%20OTC%20COVID%20Tests%20SISCO.pdf) now to learn more.

 

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