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Beneficiaries Have a New Way to Get Medicare-Covered Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests

Posted by Karen Fletcher on April 4, 2022

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Did you hear the good news? The Biden-Harris Administration announced today 4/4/22 that all people with Medicare Part B now have access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost. People with Medicare can get up to eight tests per calendar month from participating pharmacies and health care providers for the duration of the … [Read more...] about Beneficiaries Have a New Way to Get Medicare-Covered Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Tests

Filed Under: COVID-19, Medicare Basics, Resources, What's New

Good News! Medicare to Cover Free Over-the-Counter COVID Tests

Posted by Karen Fletcher on February 3, 2022

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The Biden-Harris Administration just announced that people in either Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage will be able to get free over-the-counter COVID tests starting in early spring. Under the new initiative, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access up to eight over-the-counter COVID tests per month for no cost. Tests will be available through eligible pharmacies and … [Read more...] about Good News! Medicare to Cover Free Over-the-Counter COVID Tests

Filed Under: COVID-19, Medicare Basics

HHS Secretary Becerra Extends Public Health Emergency

Posted by Karen Fletcher on January 24, 2022

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Earlier this month, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, Xavier Becerra extended the Public Health Emergency declaration due to COVID-19. This extension marks two years of a global pandemic response. It is set to expire on April 16, 2022, yet can extended an unlimited amount of times. All associated authorities and flexibilities with the PHE declaration are … [Read more...] about HHS Secretary Becerra Extends Public Health Emergency

Filed Under: COVID-19

Free At-Home COVID Tests Are Here

Posted by Karen Fletcher on January 18, 2022

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Great news! The Biden Administration launched a new website where you can easily order 4 free at-home COVID tests. These tests are available for all Americans, one set of 4 tests per household. Orders take only 30 seconds to place and usually ship within 7-12 days. Visit www.covidtests.gov to order your tests. The website also lists a number of resources to find a test … [Read more...] about Free At-Home COVID Tests Are Here

Filed Under: COVID-19

New Medicare Preventive Benefits Available to You

Posted by Karen Fletcher on November 8, 2021

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Have you received your Medicare & You 2022 booklet? If not, you can download one at Medicare.gov. They are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese, and are available in braille and audio. Highlighted below are the new Medicare preventive benefits available in 2022 that are outlined in the booklet. For a full list of Medicare's preventive benefits, see … [Read more...] about New Medicare Preventive Benefits Available to You

Filed Under: Medicare Basics, COVID-19, Professionals

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