All of us must do our part to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Here’s how to help:
Avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people. Work or engage in schooling from home whenever possible. Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants, and food courts — use drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options. Avoid discretionary travel, shopping trips, and social visits. Hygiene precautions to take now Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being out in public, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places, like elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, and handshaking with people. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand or fi nger if you must touch something. At this time, there's no vaccine for COVID-19. However, if one becomes available, it will be covered by all Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have access to these same benefits. Medicare allows Avoid touching your face, nose, and eyes. Clean and disinfect your home to remove germs: Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces—tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks and cell phones. Preparing for healthcare needs Be sure you have over-thecounter medicines and medical supplies (like tissues) to treat fever and other symptoms. Most people will be able to recover from COVID-19 at home. Have enough household items and groceries on hand so that you'll be prepared to stay at home for a period of time. Medicare covers related needs Medicare covers the lab tests for COVID-19. You pay no out-ofpocket costs. Medicare covers all medically necessary hospitalizations. This includes if you're diagnosed with COVID-19 and might otherwise have been discharged from the hospital after an inpatient stay, but instead you need to stay in the hospital under quarantine. At this time, there's no vaccine for COVID-19. However, if one becomes available, it will be covered by all Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have access to these same benefits. Medicare allows these plans to waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 lab tests. Many plans offer additional telehealth benefi ts beyond the ones described below. Check with your plan about your coverage and costs. Scammers may use the coronavirus national emergency to take advantage of people while they’re distracted. As always, guard your Medicare card like a credit card, check Medicare claims summary forms for errors, and if someone calls asking for your Medicare Number, hang up! Medicare.gov Turning 65? Confused about Medicare? Please call us for your no-cost consultation. Ask us about our next Turning 65 and Medicare 101 event! Under 65? We do FREE Covered CA quotes & Enrollments. 626 372 9097 info@jrwinsurance. net coveredcaliforniamedicare.com. |
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