Vice President Mike Pence said that private insurers will cover the cost of coronavirus testing and telemedicine services for patients.

“I am pleased to report, as you requested, Mr. President, all the insurance companies here today or before today have agreed to waive all co-pays for coronavirus testing and extend coverage for coronavirus treatment in all their benefit plans,” Pence told President Trump in a White House meeting Tuesday with insurance company executives.

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