Medicare to provide up to 8 free COVID-19 tests monthly for pick up
Starting this spring, Medicare will allow beneficiaries to receive up to eight free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests monthly at eligible pharmacies and other entities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today. The agency expects to pay participating pharmacies and other entities directly for the tests.
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