Forbes October 27, 2020
Robert Hart

Topline

The government is reportedly set to announce this week that Medicare and Medicaid will cover the out-of-pocket costs for Covid-19 vaccines that have received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, as well as permit greater flexibility for patients seeking Covid-19 treatment, Politico reports.

Key Facts

The new regulations, which have been under development for weeks, are likely to be announced on Tuesday or Wednesday by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Politico reports, citing four sources with knowledge of the matter.

Current policies don’t cover the costs of vaccines that have received emergency use authorization,...

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