Corona test covered by Medicare
In my email today:
Here's what to know about the Coronavirus
You've likely heard about the Coronavirus (officially called "2019-Novel Coronavirus" or "COVID-19"
in the news. While there isn't a vaccine yet and the immediate health risk remains low, Medicare is still here to help.
Your Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a test to see if you have Coronavirus. This test is covered when your doctor or a health care provider orders it, if you get the test on or after February 4, 2020. You usually pay nothing for Medicare-covered clinical diagnostic laboratory tests.
To prevent the spread of this illness or other illnesses, including the flu:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water,
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze,
• Stay home when you're sick, and
• See your doctor if you think you're ill.
Visit The Centers for Disease Control website for information on the Coronavirus.
Learn More
Sincerely,
The Medicare Team
Note: Your provider will need to wait until after April 1, 2020 to submit a claim to Medicare for this test.
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