Released: May 04, 2023

What the end of the Covid health emergency means for you

Source: Lena Sun & Amy Goldstein, Washington Post (Paid Registration)

After May 11, older Americans with traditional Medicare will no longer be able to get free, at-home tests. People with private insurance or Medicare Advantage (private Medicare managed-care plans) will no longer be guaranteed free at-home tests, but some insurers may continue to voluntarily cover them.

For people with traditional Medicare, there will be no cost for the PCR test itself, but there could be cost-sharing for the associated doctor’s visit.  Vaccines will remain free for people with and without insurance.

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