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Medicare now covers cost of COVID at-home tests

Medicare now covers cost of COVID at-home tests

If you have Medicare, you can now receive up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests a month at participating pharmacies. The free tests are available without a prescription to all Medicare beneficiaries with Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage...
Medicare, Medicaid and nursing home articles in our May newsletter

Medicare, Medicaid and nursing home articles in our May newsletter

Earlier this morning, we issued our May 2022 newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the below link to open it in full PDF form from our website. The May 2022 R. F. Meyer & Associates newsletter articles cover topics related to Medicare,...
What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?

What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?

Vaccines can become less effective over time. Even individuals fully vaccinated as children may need to update their immunizations. Medicare Parts B and D offer vaccination coverage. Medicare Part B covers shots for the flu, hepatitis B, pneumococcal (pneumonia), and...
COVID vaccination rates added to Medicare’s nursing home info

COVID vaccination rates added to Medicare’s nursing home info

Individuals who are researching nursing homes can now see staff and resident vaccination rates along with other quality and safety measure information at Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare website. The official Medicare website includes a nursing home rating...
Is Your Medicare Plan Still Working for You?

Is Your Medicare Plan Still Working for You?

Every year Medicare gives beneficiaries a window of opportunity to shop around and determine if their current Medicare plan is still the best one for them. During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 to December 7, beneficiaries can...