UPDATE: Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Medicare will now cover up to 8 at home COVID-19 antigen tests each month.
Medicare will now cover up to 8 at home COVID-19 antigen tests each month.
At home antigen testing was told to be one of the best ways to fight the pandemic. However, Medicare will not cover the expenses of the testing for seniors, even though they are some of the most vulnerable.
Individuals above 65 years of age are far more likely to be hospitalized if they remain unvaccinated.
The Social Security Administration has taken a “significant step toward improving access” to services.
Anyone who works during retirement should be wary of earning above the income threshold.