Washington, D.C. – April 4, 2022 – Matt Eyles, President and CEO of AHIP, issued this statement as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) begins covering up to 8 over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month for people with Part B benefits who are enrolled in Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage, at no cost to the consumer:
“As Americans return to more normal day-to-day routines, regular testing remains essential to identify potential new strains and avoid new surges of the virus. We applaud CMS for providing access to free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests through Medicare Part B during the public health emergency. This is an important part of the solution – coupled with vaccines and boosters – to ensure equitable access to tests and treatment, and to support continued vigilance as we work together to end the pandemic.”
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