UnitedHealthcare standard will be to provide coverage for FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 For standard coverage for COVID-19 tests, UnitedHealthcare will cover FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 lab tests ordered by a physician or health care provider (e.g., pharmacist, nurse, or doctor) in accordance with the member’s standard medical plan benefit. These tests are generally done in a physician or health care provider's office and then sent to a lab for processing.
treatments, including Paxlovid and Molnupiravir (Lagevrio), in accordance with a member’s standard plan benefits.
Coverage for FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 treatments when medically necessary include monoclonal antibodies, antiviral Infusions, oral Antivirals, and plasma.
What is it?
COVID-19 is a respiratory infection. It is caused by an RNA virus called nCoV19 which is part of the SARS lineage of coronaviruses.
What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Those who develop serious illnesses generally are found to have pneumonia.
What should I do if I have symptoms?
If someone thinks they have been exposed to COVID-19 and develops symptoms such as fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing, they should first CALL a healthcare professional for medical advice. Please refer to https://covid19testcenterlocator.uhc.com/ctcl#/CTC-Search.