Medicare coverage of Over the Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Tests
Posted over 3 years ago by Meredith Roberts
Biden-Harris Administration Planning to Cover the Cost of Over the Counter COVID-19 Tests for People with Medicare
On Thursday, February 3, 2022, CMS rolled out information on the Medicare coverage of Over the Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Tests Initiative.
Under this initiative, starting spring 2022, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to access up to eight OTC COVID-19 tests per month free at cost. These FDA authorized or approved OTC tests will be available through eligible pharmacies and other participating entities.
Attached are the Factsheet and News Alert (links below):
Web links:
•Request free over-the-counter tests for home delivery at covidtests.gov
•Access low-to-no-cost COVID-19 tests through healthcare providers at over 20,000 free testing sites nationwide.A list of community-based testing sites can be found here
Fact Sheet: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/covid-19-over-counter-otc-tests-medicare-frequently-asked-questions.pdf
