Hi, Brandy. Thank you for the information. I looked at the Medicare.gov page, but am interested in the regulation that governs this. Do you have any information on where the regulation can be found? Is there a MLN that was just posted that states the test is free, but no claims can be submitted until April? Just a couple of questions before I pass this on. Thanks.

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Subject: MIPPA Listserv: Medicare Part B now covers coronavirus testing

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From CMS:

You may be hearing about the coronavirus (officially called 2019-novel coronavirus or COVID-19) in the news. While there isn’t a vaccine yet, Medicare is still here to help. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a test to see if you have coronavirus. This test is covered when your doctor or other health care provider orders it, if you got the test on or after February 4, 2020. See: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/coronavirus-test.

From NCOA:

Get tips for protecting yourself at https://www.ncoa.org/blog/coronavirus-what-older-adults-need-to-know/ and don’t forget it’s also flu season! It’s not too late to get an annual flu shot (also covered by Medicare).

Brandy Bauer

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