Medicare Supplement News

How to Receive Social Security and Medicare Help During Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the closure of all Social Security offices in the U.S. Here’s how you can still get help with Social Security or Medicare questions during this time.

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Medicare Urges Halt of Nonessential Medical and Dental Procedures

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has urged hospitals to delay nonessential surgeries to free up staff and resources for the wave of COVID-19 patients.

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Medicare Investigation of Kirkland, WA, Nursing Home at Center of COVID-19 Outbreak

Medicare completed an inspection of the nursing home in Kirkland, WA, that was the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Here are Medicare’s findings and new inspection guidelines for nursing homes going forward.

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Medicare Implements COVID-19 Measures for Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented protective measures for nursing homes in the fight against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Medicare Extends Deadline for Quality Reporting to Help Doctors Fighting Coronavirus

Medicare is easing the burden being faced by doctors during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak by extending the deadline for quality reporting measures.

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Medicare Sets COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement Amounts

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the reimbursement rates that health care providers will receive for COVID-19 testing. Find out what this means for you.

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Coronavirus Test to be Covered by Medicare

Vice President Mike Pence announced during a press briefing that coronavirus testing would be covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance as an essential health benefit.

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Medicare Coronavirus News | COVID-19 Tips for Medicare

The COVID-19 coronavirus is affecting people all over the globe, and seniors are at the greatest risk. Stay up to date on Medicare coverage of coronavirus testing and learn how to stay safe during the outbreak.

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Medicare Plan Carriers Waive Copays and Deductibles for COVID-19 Treatment

Several private Medicare plan providers, including Cigna, Humana and Aetna, are waiving certain cost-sharing requirements for beneficiaries receiving treatment for COVID-19.

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Medicare Takes Action as State of Emergency Declared Over COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak was declared a national emergency. For Medicare, that means more freedom and flexibility to act swiftly in the fight against coronavirus.

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