Beginning Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans.

 

The Biden administration announced the change Monday.

 

Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.

 

For example, a family of four could be reimbursed for up to 32 tests per month.

 

PCR tests and rapid tests ordered or administered by a health provider will continue to be fully covered by insurance with no limit.