Healthcare professionals can be reimbursed with federal funds for testing uninsured patients for COVID-19 and treating uninsured patients with a COVID-19 diagnosis. Health professionals who have provided these services on or after Feb. 4, 2020, can request claims reimbursement electronically. 

The reimbursement for uninsured patients is based on Medicare payment rates.

For information about how to file claims, visit the Health Resources and Services Administration website.

If you have questions, please contact the ISMS Health Policy Research and Advocacy team by email.