Does Medicare pay for COVID tests or COVID vaccines in 2024?
As seniors are more likely to experience severe COVID-19 symptoms, Medicare includes coverage for various COVID-19 tests, products, and healthcare services.
You pay nothing for the COVID-19 vaccine, as long as it is FDA-approved and FDA-authorized. Your health care provider will bill Medicare directly, so make sure to bring your Medicare card or the card from your plan.
If you think you have COVID-19 and your doctor recommends a test from a Medicare-accepted place, you won’t have to pay for it as long as the test is FDA-authorized. Medicare does however not cover over-the-counter tests.
If you test positive for COVID-19 with mild to moderate symptoms, your doctor might give you monoclonal antibodies to help you recover at home instead of going to the hospital.
People with a Medicare Advantage plan should obtain the above-mentioned services from an in-network provider.
For the latest news on COVID-19, visit CDC.gov/coronavirus or Medicare.gov/medicare-
coronavirus.
