The novel coronavirus has taken an incalculably enormous toll on Americans of all ages, particularly older adults. That said, people with Medicare have better Covid-19 protections than most other people in terms of their coverage and out-of-pocket testing and treatment costs. Here’s what you should know.
Test and treatment costs can be very high, but Medicare should cover them
- What will your Covid tests cost you?
- Labs can charge what they please for Covid-19 tests
- Treatment costs for people with Medicare
- Covid fee: A new addition to your health care bill
- Pharmaceutical companies raise prices on Covid-19 drugs
- Most Americans believe Congress should regulate drug prices for Covid care
Why the vaccine and the booster are important preventive measures
- Unvaccinated nursing home residents and older adults in general have been most likely to die from the virus
- Life for older adults after the vaccine
- Should you get the Pfizer booster vaccine?
- Antibody test won’t always show whether the vaccine offers protection
- If you’re not vaccinated, consider wearing two masks to reduce your risk of infection
Symptoms with and without a vaccine and disability benefits:
- Symptoms can differ for older adults
- Avoid getting a breakthrough case
- People with long Covid struggle to get disability benefits
Treatments
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