Forbes April 6, 2020
Amidst the extensive variety of agonizing news about COVID-19, congress enacted changes to Medicare in the interest of easier and more equitable access for those who contract the virus. Lindsay Engle, the Medicare expert at MedicareFAQ, explained the four categories of changes:
1. The biggest change to Medicare is that it will now provide full coverage for testing and any service leading up to the test. These “services” generally involve the remote examination by a primary care physician or on-call physician prior to the recommendation for testing. This coverage extends to both Medicare Advantage and original Medicare, regardless of whether a deductible or co-pay has been met.
2. Another change to Medicare coverage is the addition of tele-health coverage. Most...
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