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Source: Juliette Cubanski and Meredith Freed Published: Mar 30, 2020/https://www.kff.org/
More than 60 million people ages 65 and older and younger adults with long-term disabilities are covered by Medicare. Due to their older age and higher likelihood of having serious medical conditions than younger adults, virtually all Medicare beneficiaries are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill if they are infected with the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 is an infectious respiratory disease, which currently has no vaccine or cure. Diagnosis of COVID-19 is confirmed through testing, and treatment varies based on the severity of illness.
These FAQs review current policies for Medicare coverage and costs associated with testing and treatment for COVID-19, including changes adopted in three recent bills: the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, enacted on March 6, 2020 (Public Law 116-123); the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, enacted on March 18, 2020 (Public Law 116-127); and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted on March 27, 2020 (Public Law 116-136).
Yes, testing for COVID-19 is covered under Medicare Part B when it is ordered by a doctor or another health care provider that accepts Medicare, and if the test was ordered after February 4, 2020. Medicare Advantage plans are required to cover all Medicare Part A and Part B services, including COVID-19 testing.
Medicare beneficiaries who get tested for COVID-19 are not required to pay the Part B deductible or any coinsurance for this test, because clinical diagnostic laboratory tests are covered under traditional Medicare at no cost sharing. (Under traditional Medicare, beneficiaries typically face a $198 deductible for Part B services and coinsurance of 20 percent.) A provision in the Families First Coronavirus Response Act also eliminates beneficiary cost sharing for COVID-19 testing-related services, including the associated physician visit or other outpatient visit (such as hospital observation, E-visit, or emergency department services). A testing-related service is a medical visit furnished during the emergency period that results in ordering or administering the test. The law also eliminates cost sharing for Medicare Advantage enrollees for both the COVID-19 test and testing-related services, and prohibits the use of prior authorization or other utilization management requirements for these services.
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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we interact with each other by the day.
More social distancing means physical and behavioral health care providers are finding new ways to get closer to their patients.
16 News Now learned how telehealth is making that easier.
It’s just like the name sounds, healthcare over the phone or internet. Telehealth is now taking center stage during the coronavirus pandemic as patients look to stay connected to their providers.
“People in mental health crises could increase due to the isolation,” said Oaklawn Adult and Addiction Services Vice President John Horsley
That’s one thing Horsley says Telehealth will be able to help with when continuing services for clients at home.
“Medicaid and Medicare have really loosened their guidelines during this crisis which has been very helpful to people. In terms of accessing care,” he said.
Those Medicaid and Medicare changes happened last week, allowing telemedicine and telephone options for most health care and mental health interactions.
Horsley says there are some situations where they’ll still meet with clients face to face.
“People who are contemplating suicide, people who are contemplating homicide, people who are becoming very impaired because their psychosis is increasing. These are behavioral health emergencies, so we would need to see them face-to-face to make sure that they’re safe and getting what they needed,” he said.
Telehealth systems have been active at the South Bend Clinic for more than a year.
Now they’re needed more than ever.
“Mothers who are doing video visits for their three-year-old child, up to 99-year-old patients using the video system for all types of services, primary care and specialty both,” said South Bend Clinic C.O.O. Shannon Hubler.
Hubler says he expect it to continue playing a large role once the pandemic is over.
“I think it will get adopted. I don’t think there’s any turning back. I think at this point we will make the paradigm shift to virtual,” he said.
Using technology to bring patients and their providers closer together.
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Now more than ever, people want Medicare insurance solutions that provide peace of mind. When you’re unable to meet with a client in person, you can often help them get the coverage they need by phone. These simple tips and guidelines are designed to help you be more successful.
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The biggest difference between in-person and telephonic sales is understanding how to handle objections in an effective manner. Here are a few tips that can be helpful to uncover and address objections.
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