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CDC says you can’t be charged for COVID-19 vaccine All organizations and providers participating in the CDC Vaccination Program must administer the vaccine at no out-of-pocket cost to the recipient March 9, 2021 4:19 am LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN)- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their “CDC COVID19 Vaccination Program Provider Agreement Requirements” on February 25. All organizations and providers participating in the CDC Vaccination Program must administer the vaccine at no out-of-pocket cost to the recipient. They also cannot deny anyone based on their coverage or insu...

Health plans banned from denying coverage of COVID-19 tests for asymptomatic individuals Providers may seek federal reimbursement for costs incurred for COVID-19 testing or vaccines to those who are uninsured. , Managing Editor New guidance issued by the Biden Administration today makes it clear that private group health plans cannot use medical-screening criteria to deny coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic tests for members who are asymptomatic or who have no known or suspected exposure to COVID-19.  Such testing must be covered without cost sharing, prior authorization or other...

CMS: Group health plans must cover COVID-19 diagnostic testing Modern Healthcare Illustration / Getty Images The Biden administration on Friday made clear that private group health plans and issuers cannot deny coverage or impose cost-sharing for COVID-19 diagnostic testing, regardless of whether the patient is experiencing symptoms or has been exposed to the virus. According to CMS, the new guidance should make it easier for people to access COVID-19 diagnostic testing. For instance, the agency said people can get tested for COVID-19 before visiting a family member and pay no additional out-...

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 8:26am John McCright By:  PAOLA MEZA In a difficult time like this it is important for Vermont residents to understand the healthcare resources that are available, especially for treating COVID-19. During the pandemic the well-being of Vermont residents has been a top priority for officials and institutions on federal, state and local levels. However, even with the incredible response that Vermont has made to provide more-than-adequate healthcare and preventative services, these resources are ineffective if they’re not being used. It should be c...