The Covid emergency in the U.S. ends May 11. HHS officials say here's what to expect
Publishing timestamp: 2023-02-10 10:45:02
Summary
The US Covid public health emergency will end on May 11. People with private health insurance may have to pay for Covid tests, seniors with Medicare Part B will start paying for over-the-counter tests, and hospitals will lose flexibility to expand capacity in response to surges. Vaccines and antivirals will remain free until the federal stockpile runs out, and the FDA will still have authority to rapidly authorize Covid vaccines, tests, and treatments. Millions of people are at risk of losing health insurance through Medicaid, and the FDA has withdrawn the Covid antibody treatment Evusheld. When the federal government pulls out, vaccines and treatments will be purchased and distributed through the private market, and those without insurance may have to pay for shots.
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