HHS Decision to End Free COVID-19 Testing Will Hurt Uninsured And Could Increase Infection Rates, Survey Finds
Nearly a quarter of test-takers have had out-of-pocket test costs
Executive Summary
Research from LendingTree finds the end to government coverage of COVID-19 tests for the uninsured will result in less testing and a potential spike in new cases.
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