Medicare enrollees can now get up to 8 free COVID-19 home tests per month

PUBLISHED 12:57 PM EDT Apr. 04, 2022For the first time, Medicare is now covering the costs for over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests.Medicare on Monday announced enrollees can now obtain up to eight free at-home COVID-19 tests per month at participating pharmacies. Pharmacies include Walgreens, Walmart, CVS and numerous grocery chains

The program will remain in place until the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency. If you need more than eight tests per month, you will be charged for each test over eight The Biden administration on Monday announced that those enrolled in Medicare can obtain up to eight tests per month at participating pharmacies. Some of those pharmacies include Walmart, Walgreens and CVS. A complete list is availableIf you have Medicare B the tests will be covered. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan you can still get the tests but will need to show your red, white and blue Medicare card at a participating pharmacy.

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