CMS has launched vaccines.gov, a central hub for finding COVID-19 vaccines. In addition to the website, a text message service is available in both English and Spanish. People can text their ZIP code to 438829 (GETVAX) and 822862 (VACUNA) to find three locations nearby that have vaccines available.
CMS has announced an increase in the Medicare payment rate for monoclonal antibody treatment. Effective May 6, the national average payment rate will increase from $310 to $450 for most health care settings. CMS will also establish a higher national payment rate of $750 when monoclonal antibodies are administered in the beneficiary’s home.
