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Taking Care of Your Health
There is a lot of uncertainty with the onset of Coronavirus (COVID-19) but your health does not need to be one of them. Whether you have questions about the Coronavirus or another concern about your health, you can safely use telemedicine.
Telemedicine allows you to virtually visit with a healthcare provider without having to travel to a medical office. This limits your risk of exposure and spread of the virus.
Whether you have concerns about a rash or questions about Coronavirus, telemedicine gives you safe access to care during the this outbreak. Most insurances are covered but contact your provider to verify. Call American Health Specialist to schedule a Telemedicine appointment today!
Medicare Telehealth Coverage
Under President Trump’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility. These policy changes build on the regulatory flexibilities granted under the President’s emergency declaration. CMS is expanding this benefit on a temporary and emergency basis under the 1135 waiver authority and Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act. The benefits are part of the broader effort by CMS and the White House Task Force to ensure that all Americans – particularly those at high-risk of complications from the virus that causes the disease COVID-19 – are aware of easy-to-use, accessible benefits that can help keep them healthy while helping to contain the community spread of this virus.
What does this mean? What payment requirements for Medicare telehealth services are affected by the waiver?
Under the waiver, limitations on where Medicare patients are eligible for telehealth will be removed during the emergency. In particular, patients outside of rural areas, and patients in their homes will be eligible for telehealth services, effective for services starting March 6, 2020.
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