Washington, D.C. – February 3, 2022 – Matt Eyles, President and CEO of AHIP, issued this statement following the announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that Medicare will pay for 8 over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month for people with Part B benefits who are enrolled in Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, at no cost to the consumer, beginning in Spring 2022:
“As Americans continue to come together to fight COVID-19, health insurance providers remain a collaborative partner, taking decisive actions to ensure that everyone has access to the testing, treatment, and vaccines they need. We applaud CMS for launching this new initiative for Medicare coverage of free over-the counter COVID-19 tests for all seniors and people with disabilities. This is a commendable model and the right path – for Medicare-eligible people and for all Americans – to ensure equitable access, swift treatment, and an effective response to the virus. With effective testing, treatment, and vaccination strategies, we will overcome the COVID-19 crisis.”
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