Is Tempus covered by insurance?
Is Tempus covered by insurance? Tempus accepts all insurance plans and at this time is in-network with Aetna and Priority Health. I received an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from insurance, what should I do next? Nothing.
How much does the Tempus test cost?
How much does the test cost? For patients with health insurance, Tempus bills insurers $120 for the test. Most insurers have waived patient responsibility and copays for COVID-19 diagnostic testing. For those without insurance, testing is available and covered as part of the U.S. COVID-19 Uninsured Program.
How does Tempus make money?
Tempus, founded by Lefkofsky in 2015, is one of a new breed of personalized cancer diagnostic companies like Foundation Medicine and Guardant Health. The company's main source of revenue comes from sequencing the genome of cancer patients' tumors in order to help doctors decide which treatments would be most effective.
What type of company is Tempus?