California Health Advocates signed onto to Justice in Aging and National Health Law Program's recent letter that requests the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to fully rescind 42 C.F.R. § 433.400, which was promulgated in the final days of the Trump administration as an Interim Final Rule (IFR). The IFR largely gutted the continuous coverage protections for … [Read more...] about CHA Supports Rescinding Rule that Undermines Medicaid Continuous Coverage Protections During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended Another 90 Days
On October 13, 2022, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra extended the COVID-19 pandemic's status as a public health emergency (PHE) for another 90 days, thereby preserving measures like high payments to hospitals and expanded Medicaid. At the same time, advocates and states are preparing for Medicaid and the public health emergency's unwinding. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Extended Another 90 Days
Flu Shots are Covered by Medicare
Not only is it autumn and almost Medicare's Open Enrollment season, it’s time for your flu shot. And did you know that you can get a flu shot and a COVID-19 vaccine at the same time? This is a friendly reminder that these vaccines can help you stay protected throughout flu season, and are both covered by Medicare. Read more at medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots. Resources to … [Read more...] about Flu Shots are Covered by Medicare
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Omicron Variants Available at No Cost
Did you hear that there's a new, updated COVID-19 vaccine for the Omicron variants and that it and all other COVID-19 vaccines are available at no cost to you? This is true as long as the federal government continues purchasing and distributing these vaccines. And it is true regardless of whether you have Medicare, Medi-Cal, private insurance, or no insurance at all. This … [Read more...] about Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Omicron Variants Available at No Cost
How to Get Your Free Medicare-Covered COVID-19 Tests Without Being Scammed
Good News! Medicare covers up to 8 over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month, at no cost to you! This coverage lasts until the public health emergency ends.Medicare Part B covers these tests. So if you have Part B, you’re all set. If you’re in a Medicare Advantage plan, you won’t get these through your plan. You can get them at any participating pharmacy or provider. … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Free Medicare-Covered COVID-19 Tests Without Being Scammed
