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Michelle Andrews

Medicare won't pay for home Covid tests

In this photo illustration Covid-19 rapid antigen self-test kits from Abbot company is displayed at a pharmacy in New Delhi on January 11, 2022. SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images

What group is especially vulnerable to the ravages of covid-19 even if fully vaccinated and boosted? Seniors. And who will have an especially tough time getting free at-home covid tests under the Biden administration's plan? Yes, seniors.

As of Jan. 15, private insurers will cover the cost of eight at-home rapid covid tests each month for their members — for as long as the public health emergency lasts.

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