During the PHE, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act removed cost-sharing for services related to COVID testing. That could include, but was not limited to, care you received in a medical office, telehealth visit, emergency room, or urgent care clinic that led to you getting a COVID test.
After the PHE ends, you will be responsible for costs – including any deductibles, copays, or coinsurance – for these visits and associated services. As noted above, the COVID test itself will be free to you if you are on Original Medicare.