Medicare Now Covers At-Home COVID Tests

On April 4, the Biden Administration announced that people in Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans are now able to get over-the-counter COVID tests at no cost. The new initiative was first introduced in February, with an expected start date of ”early spring.” That time has finally arrived. We explain.
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