What does this mean for me?

Starting May 12, 2023, you will still have access to vaccination and medication related to COVID-19

• COVID-19 vaccinations will continue to be covered for you at no charge
• Treatment for COVID-19 (including Paxlovid® and Lagevrio®) will be available to you under your normal benefit structure (subject to cost share, deductible, and out of pocket)

What about the free at-home COVID-19 test?

Starting on 5/12/2023 at-home COVID-19 test will no longer be covered under your health plan. You will still have access to these products as they are available without a prescription and over-the-counter (OTC).

There are multiple ways to continue to access FREE COVID-19 at home tests, including:

• The federal government has provided access to free covid tests through their dedicated website, covidtests.gov. Every household in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home OTC COVID-19 tests and have them shipped to their home.
• You can also access free testing in your community. A list of community-based testing sites can be found here. COVID-19 tests are also available without cost-sharing to covered individuals when administered by a healthcare provider like a nurse, doctor, or pharmacist, without limitation.

Effective May 1, 2021, United Administrative Services will be taking over the administration of the IBEW/ NEWC Sound and Communications’ HRA Plan from Navia Benefits Solutions. UAS will be using the Wex Health online platform.