COVID-19 claims reimbursement for testing and treatment of the uninsured

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COVID-19 claims reimbursement for testing and treatment of the uninsured

In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Care Authority (HCA) wants to make you aware of a federal reimbursement program for COVID-19 testing and treatment.

What is it?

The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has created a special web portal. Providers who have conducted COVID-19 testing or provided treatment for uninsured individuals with COVID-19 on or after February 4, 2020 can use it to file claims for reimbursement for testing and treating the uninsured.

How do I use it?

To participate, providers must attest to the following at registration:

  • You have checked for health care coverage eligibility and confirmed that the patient is uninsured. You have verified that the patient does not have coverage such as individual, employer-sponsored, Medicare or Medicaid coverage, and no other payer will reimburse you for COVID-19 testing and/or care for that patient.
  • You will accept defined program reimbursement as payment in full.
  • You agree not to balance bill the patient.
  • You agree to program terms and conditions and may be subject to post-reimbursement audit review.

Is there more information?

More information on HRSA and the reimbursement portal can be found using the following resources: