CMS Hikes Pay For Medicare Benes’ At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations

CMS on Wednesday (June 9) increased pay for at-home COVID-19 vaccination of Medicare beneficiaries from $40 to $75 per dose, meaning providers will receive about $70 more between the two vaccine doses. The agency said there are 1.6 million Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 or older who might have trouble accessing the vaccine because they have difficulty leaving their homes. “CMS is committed to meeting the unique needs of Medicare consumers and their communities – particularly those who are home bound...