https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/01/10/covid-insurers-will-start-paying-for-rapid-at-home-tests-this-week/ > (CNN) — Health insurers must cover the cost of home Covid-19 tests starting January 15, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday. > The new requirement means that most consumers with private health insurance can buy at-home tests online or in stores and have them paid for at the time of purchase or get reimbursed by submitting a claim to their insurer.