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CMS Says Medicare Will Not Cover COVID-19 At-Home Tests Post-PHE

By Michelle M. Stein / February 6, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Medicare will not cover over-the-counter rapid tests for COVID-19 after the public health emergency ends May 11, according to CMS, but House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee ranking Democrat Anna Eshoo (CA) says she will press the agency to change its mind. The Testing At Home Coalition and AARP have also called for CMS to continue the coverage. “Medicare should continue covering at-home COVID tests after the end of the Public Health Emergency on May 11th. Medicare has the authority...

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