Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on April 26, 2020.
We recommend that you monitor this site, as well as the sites referenced in these resources, for updates and changes as we expect the situation and solutions to change over the coming weeks and months. For information on specific programs, we encourage you to visit the websites of the organizations or government entities that are responsible for the relief.
Description of Program and Relief
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits.
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No-cost testing. Private health plans must provide coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing at no cost to the consumer and without prior authorization. Related provisions mandate no-cost testing for beneficiaries of Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicaid and CHIP, and TRICARE plans; for veterans receiving benefits from the VA, and federal civil servants enrolled in a health benefit plan; and for Indians receiving health services through the Indian Health Service.
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Expanded Medicaid eligibility. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, states may expand Medicaid to cover COVID-19 testing and provider visits for uninsured persons.
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Liability protections for personal respiratory protective devices. The FFCRA provides immunity from liability under federal and state law for claims arising from the use of personal respiratory protective devices in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, through October 1, 2024. These protections apply to manufacturers and distributors of personal respiratory protective devices and to certain program planners and other qualified individuals who provide such devices and/or guidance on the use of such devices.
Government or Lead Agency
The Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, and Treasury.
Dates Available
The requirement to provide no-cost testing applies during any portion of the declared COVID-19 public health emergency, beginning on or after March 18, 2020.
The state option to expand Medicaid coverage for uninsured persons applies during any portion of the COVID-19 emergency period.
Liability protections apply to claims arising from the use of personal respiratory protective devices in responding to the COVID-19 public health emergency between January 27, 2020 and October 1, 2024.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
The no-cost testing provisions apply to consumers of private health insurance; beneficiaries of Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and TRICARE; veterans receiving VA benefits; federal civil servants enrolled in a health benefits plan; and Indians receiving care through the Indian Health Service.
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