Medicare to Pay for HIV Testing (posted 12/10)

On December 8th the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its decision to cover HIV screening for Medicare beneficiaries.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 19 percent of all U.S. residents with AIDS are age 50 or older.  The U.S. Preventive Task Force found that the evidence is adequate to conclude that screening for HIV infection is reasonable and necessary for early detection of HIV and is appropriate for individuals entitled to benefits.  For more information click here.

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