COVID-19 and End of Public Health Emergency Update
The federal government confirmed May 11, 2023, as the end of the Public Health Emergency. Beginning May 12, 2023,
coverage for COVID-19 vaccines, testing and treatment will be as follows:
• COVID-19 vaccines — WellAway will cover COVID-19 vaccines and booster serum recommended by the Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices as adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the
administration of such vaccines and serums as part of your Wellness and Preventive Services benefit (if applicable)
and as stated in your Summary of Benefits.
• Over-the-Counter tests — WellAway will no longer cover over the counter COVID-19 tests for dates of service
starting after May 11, 2023, unless mandated by state regulatory requirements.
• Surveillance testing — WellAway will not cover surveillance testing.
• COVID-19 lab-based testing — WellAway will cover FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 lab tests ordered by
your physician or healthcare provider (e.g., pharmacist, nurse or doctor) as long as the test is: (i) consistent with the
CDC guidelines; (ii) diagnostic; and (iii) determined to be medically appropriate by an individual’s healthcare
provider in accordance with current accepted standards of medical practice. COVID-19 lab-based testing will only
be covered at an In-Network, independent free-standing facility (e.g., Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp) and is subject to
Deductible, Coinsurance, Copayment and Maximum Benefit amounts (as applicable) as stated in your policy terms
and conditions.
• COVID-19 treatment — WellAway will cover FDA approved or authorized COVID-19 treatments, including Paxlovid
and molnupiravir (Lagevrio), in accordance with your policy terms and conditions.
• Telehealth — WellAway will cover telehealth visits in accordance with your policy terms and conditions.
• Virtual Visits — WellAway will cover virtual visits in accordance with your policy terms and conditions.
We are available to answer any questions:
ConciergeCare U.S. +1-855-773-7810 | ConciergeCare International: +1-786-453-4008 (collect)
Email: conciergecare@wellaway.com
This material is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Please refer to your Policy Terms and Conditions
for a complete description of the benefits, conditions, limitations and exclusions of coverage. Products and services may
not be available in all jurisdictions and are expressly excluded where prohibited by applicable law.
This material is for informational purposes only and is subject to change. Please refer to your Policy Terms and Conditions for a complete description of the benefits, conditions, limitations and exclusions of coverage. Products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions and are expressly excluded where prohibited by applicable law.