JACKSON, Miss., March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gulf Guaranty, a Mississippi based life and health insurer, has announced that its MedPlus secondary health plans will cover all patient portions for prescribed Covid-19 tests for covered employer groups.  This coverage will not be subject to any deductible amounts or copays.

Richard Cothern, President of Gulf Guaranty Health, stated, "Insurers need to set the example that it's not always about profit.  We are grateful to be in a position to provide this peace of mind for our members."

MedPlus plans cover 50,000 group health plan members in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Texas.

Gulf Guaranty media relations contact:

Jeremy Avant

jeremy@gulfguaranty.com

2024 3rd Ave N

Birmingham, AL 35201

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