The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency also means the end of coverage of self-administered, over-the-counter COVID tests. In this MedTech Dive opinion article, McDermott+Consulting’s Amy Kelbick and Eric Zimmerman argue that insurers, including Medicare, should continue to cover COVID tests at no cost and without requiring a prescription even after the public health emergency ends.
Ending Free COVID Tests Risks Worsening the Pandemic
By Amy Kelbick and Eric Zimmerman on May 16, 2023
Posted In Employee Benefits, Health and Welfare Plans
Amy KelbickAmy is a highly experienced health policy and advocacy professional who brings the benefit of nearly fifteen years of experience working on Capitol Hill in health-specific policy roles, and as a lobbyist and health policy specialist for a major national advocacy association. Read Amy Kelbick's full bio.
Eric ZimmermanEric Zimmerman is a recognized Medicare law and policy authority and registered lobbyist who represents clients before Congress and administrative agencies, and helps clients navigate federal legislative and regulatory processes related to Medicare coverage, coding, reimbursement and compliance. Eric is partner-in-charge of the Firm's Washington, DC Health Industry Advisory Practice Group. He also serves as a principal of McDermott+Consulting LLC. Read Eric Zimmerman's full bio.
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