CMS Announces Free Over-the-Counter COVID Tests for Medicare Beneficiaries

[NF Insight]

For the first time ever, Medicare will cover an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries! So what is the impact of this monumental announcement? John Greene, Vice President of Congressional Affairs with the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) joins us to discuss the effects of this announcement and what it means for Medicare Agents.

 

[LostDollar]

Caveat, not an agent

Any household can order a 4 test initial order and a second 4 test order of covid tests, regardless of Medicare status.

What is the difference between kits obtained under this CMS program and kits - such as Abbott Binax Now or iHealth antigen rapid test - obtained from the government mail program?

 

[Bill_Kiray]

I haven't been able to find a specific list of tests that are "included" in the program, but I did find this additional FAQ that may be helpful for additional information

https://www.cms.gov/files/document/...estions-medicare-coverage-otc-covid-tests.pdf