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Medicare has temporarily expanded its coverage of telehealth services to respond to COVID-19.
Medicare
beneficiaries can temporarily use telehealth services for common office
visits, mental health counseling and preventive health screenings. This
will help ensure Medicare beneficiaries are able to visit with their
doctor from their home, without having to go to a doctor's office or
hospital, which puts themselves and others at risk.
If
you have an existing healthcare appointment, or think you need to see
your doctor, please call them first to see if your appointment can be
conducted over a smartphone with video capability or any device using
video technology, like a tablet or a laptop. For some appointments, a
simple check-in over the phone without video capabilities may suffice.
Important:
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and
symptoms, such as a cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare
provider immediately.
Get More Info
Remember: Medicare covers the lab tests for COVID-19. You pay no out-of-pocket costs.
For the latest information on the coronavirus, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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The Medicare Team
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Medicare's Expanded Telehealth Benefits
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Telehealth comprises about one-fourth of the healthcare-related technology sector. Telehealth is fueled by the advancement of digital technologies. It allows healthcare service providers to see the patients remotely through the use of technology.
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