Health Insurance to Cover Cost of At-Home COVID Tests

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The Facts

The U.S. government has announced a new approach making insurers cover home COVID test costs.
Companies will have to cover eight free over-the-counter tests per person per month.

The Spin

Left narrative

Biden's plan will reduce costs for many Americans and help slow the virus spread.

Right narrative

Biden is just trying to score political points. This scheme won't solve the more pressing issue of supply shortages, and will raise insurance premiums.

Political split

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