* Traditional Medicare beneficiaries are already protected from cost sharing for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests. Cost sharing for the outpatient visit will be eliminated.

** If coverage is not available through the optional state Medicaid program, as is allowed through the FFCRA, this fund will be used.

Sources: Moss, Kellie et al., “The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Summary of Key Provisions,” Kaiser Family Foundation, March 23, 2020, https://www.kff.org/global-health-policy/issue-brief/the-families-first-coronavirus-response-act-summary-of-key-provisions/

State of Michigan, “Governor Whitmer Announces Michigan Medicaid Program Will Waive Copays and Cost-Sharing for Coronavirus Testing, Health Care,” State of Michigan Press Release, March 6, 2020, https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98158-52

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