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Free rapid tests could still take some time


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Grab your drinks people. Economics on Tap is back (and we’re starting strong)! In our first Friday show of the new year, our hosts take a look at the anticipated response to a new rule that says private insurers will have to cover the cost of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests. With insurers not quite ready to implement the changes, we take a look at what you can do to get those costs covered when the rule goes into effect this weekend. Then, we’ll discuss the impact of a major settlement against the NFL. And as always, we’ll end the show with a another round of our favorite game, Half-Full/Half-Empty!

Here’s everything we talked about on the show today:

  • “Insurers Say Saturday Is Too Soon to Meet White House Goals on Rapid Tests” from The New York Times
  • DC mandate will require proof of vaccination at bars, venues, Capital One Arena from The Washington Post
  • GOP lawmakers pressure DC to ditch indoor vaccine mandate despite Omicron wave” from Business Insider
  • ‘We just slew the dragon’: Lawyers analyze St. Louis’ NFL settlement” from St. Louis Today
  • How long will it take to get my tax refund?” from The Washington Post
  • CES awards honor “femtech” solutions in women’s health” from Marketplace
  • Can inflation be a marketing opportunity?” from Marketplace
  • Fan sues Giants, Jets for $6 billion demanding both teams leave New Jersey and play home games in New York” from CBS Sports
  • Canadian border vaccine mandate might worsen trucker shortage” from Marketplace
  • We Have Come Full Circle On Novak Djokovic’s Visa” from Defector
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