Federal Guidance Clarifies Coverage for COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines
On February 26, 2021, CMS, HHS, and the Treasury, issued new guidance in the form of FAQs regarding the implementation of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), and other health coverage issues related to COVID-19. FAQs relating to the coverage of COVID-19 diagnostic testing and vaccines are highlighted in the following summary prepared by Shipman & Goodwin LLP.
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