Coronavirus & Medicare

CMS Will Pay for COVID-19 Booster Shots, Eligible Consumers Can Receive at No Cost

Following the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent action that authorized a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for certain high-risk populations and a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will continue to provide coverage for this critical protection from the virus, including booster doses, without cost sharing.

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How can I get help with transportation?

How can I get help with transportation? Does Medicare cover transportation to my medical appointments?

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) generally does not cover transportation to get routine health care. It does cover emergency transportation in an ambulance.

However, Medicare Advantage plans may cover transportation for your medical needs. One benefit that is covered under some plans is transportation to and from doctor’s visits.

Tips for Choosing Prescription Drug Plans

6 Tips for Choosing Medicare Drug Coverage According to medicare.gov

Kaiser Family Health News

Black Medicare Beneficiaries Are More Likely Than White Beneficiaries to Have Cost-Related Problems with Their Health Care, Across both Traditional Medicare and in Medicare Advantage Plans

Black Medicare Beneficiaries Are More Likely Than White Beneficiaries to Have Cost-Related Problems with Their Health Care, Across both Traditional Medicare and in Medicare Advantage Plans

Veterans

White House Takes Steps On Veteran Mental Health, Surprise Bills, Infrastructure

White House Takes Steps On Veteran Mental Health, Surprise Bills, Infrastructure

News Annoucement

Walmart Announces Low Cost Insulin

Walmart announced June 29th it is is launching its first-ever private label insulin analog, which will be made available exclusively at its stores.

The retail giant worked directly with manufacturer Novo Nordisk on ReliOn Novolog, allowing it to offer the product in both vials and FlexPens at a far lower price.

CMS

Biden Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Vaccinations By Bolstering Payments for At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medicare Beneficiaries

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced an additional payment amount for administering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwise hard-to-reach.

Dental

Learn How to Get Free Dental Implants Through Programs & Charities

Are you on Medicare and need major dental work? Learn how to get free dental implants through programs & charities by reading our free guide. Learn how to get additional dental benefits through Medicare Advantage. Sign up now and receive the free guide instantly.

https://quotes.medigaplife.com/dental-guide/

Senior Vision Discounts

More Senior Vision Discounts

Senior Discounts from glasses.com