Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover COVID-19 Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers FDA-authorized COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory tests.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnostic laboratory tests, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You usually pay nothing.
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnostic laboratory tests
Description
These tests check to find out if you have COVID-19.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Part B covers COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory tests.
Medicare also covers other COVID-19 services. Go to "Related resources" at the bottom of the page.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You usually pay nothing when your doctor or other health care provider orders this diagnostic test, and you get it from a laboratory (including at a pharmacy, clinic, or doctor's office) or hospital that takes Medicare.
If you're in a Medicare Advantage Plan, check with your plan to find out if you have any out-of-pocket costs.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover COVID-19 Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers FDA-authorized COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory tests.
Which part of Medicare covers COVID-19 Tests?
Medicare.gov lists Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnostic laboratory tests under Part B.
How much do you pay for COVID-19 Tests with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You usually pay nothing.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover COVID-19 Tests?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover COVID-19 Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers FDA-authorized COVID-19 diagnostic laboratory tests.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi