Number of people who will be eligible is not known and neither is the program’s cost
Medicare Spending on Physician Services Down $9.4B During First Half of 2020
Declines seen regardless of service type, setting, or specialty, and state or region
IRS: COVID-19 PPE Tax-Deductible
The government agency says that eligible deductions include PPE bought since Jan. 1, 2020
States Receive $12.7 Billion for Alternatives to Long-Term Care Homes
Money will only be available over four calendar quarters this year and next
About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic
Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons
Surprise Medical Bills Could Be Reduced by COVID-19 Relief Package
Main provisions of the legislation would take effect January 2022