It’s dangerous and unacceptable to end health insurance coverage on May 11th for the 8 monthly rapid at home COVID tests (Rapid Antigen Tests – RATs) that our families and communities have relied on.
Especially for uninsured people, the government program offering 4 tests per household through the USPS was a great idea that should be continued and expanded. But that was far less than what’s needed to really protect ourselves and our families, and help protect our co-workers. (Many states will be slashing Medicaid enrollment this year, so the number of uninsured people needing access to free tests will soar!)
At a minimum, 8 tests per month per person should continue to be covered by all health insurance including private plans, Medicare and Medicaid – and available via the US Postal Service to everyone including uninsured people.
Without free tests, many people simply won’t test, and will go to work or school sick – and won’t seek treatment that could keep them from getting sicker.
COVID isn’t over, so we need at-home TESTS.
