Claim: "With regard to the cost, let me be very clear: HHS has designated the coronavirus test as an essential health benefit. That means, by definition, it's covered in the private health insurance of every American, as well as covered by Medicare and Medicaid."
Fact-check: Pence leaves out key details on coverage of coronovirus test
Verdict: half-true
Organisation: PolitiFact
Author: Julie Appleby
Date published: 2020-03-06T00:00:00