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New York governor orders health insurers to waive cost of coronavirus tests

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New York governor orders health insurers to waive cost of coronavirus tests

Patrick Eckerd | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US

March 3, 2020 02:19:15 pm

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a directive Monday ordering state health insurance to waive the costs associated with coronavirus testing, “including emergency room, urgent care and office visits.” Cuomo made the announcement on Twitter, emphasizing that cost should not be a barrier to those seeking to protect themselves from the COVID-19 virus. He elaborated [...]

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