Covid-19 testing and treatment is covered by Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans (Medicare.gov, 2020)
" Medicare covers the lab tests for COVID-19. You pay no out-of-pocket costs. Medicare covers all medically necessary hospitalizations. This includes if you're diagnosed with COVID-19 and might otherwise have been discharged from the hospital after an inpatient stay, but instead you need to stay in the hospital under quarantine.
At this time, there's no vaccine for COVID-19. However, if one becomes available, it will be covered by all Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D).
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have access to these same benefits. Medicare allows these plans to waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 lab tests. Many plans offer additional telehealth benefits beyond the ones described below. "
For more information, call us toll free at 1-844-484-4220, (TYY 711) Monday through Friday 9 am - 7 pm EST or fill out the form (link to form) for a free no-obligation consultation and quote. We will review the current benefits you have and quickly determine any additional benefits you are eligible to receive.
SeniorCare Benefits offers a variety of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) and Prescription Drug plans. Take advantage of all the benefits of Original Medicare with additional benefits such as:
- Covid-19 related testing and treatment
- Rides to medical appointments
- Private home assistance
- Gym memberships
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Long-term care
- Deductibles, Copays and Coinsurance
In addition, some of our plans include EveryDay Extras, which means you can pick an extra benefit at no extra cost. These include:
- Meals
- Transportation
- Day Care
- Silver Sneakers
- Assistive Devices
- Home Helper
- Acupuncture/Massage Therapy
- Healthy nutrition
- Lifestyle Devices
- Service Dog Support
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References: Medicare.gov 2020, Medicare & Coronavirus, Medicare.gov, viewed 30 March 2020, https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus
