“Last week, at this table, the President met with pharmaceutical leaders, we met with nursing home leaders, leaders of commercial labs, airline industries,” Vice President Pence said. “We’re bringing all of the businesses of the country to bear to protect the health of the American people.”
Earlier today, President Trump and the Vice President met with executives from America’s largest health insurance companies, where they announced a major deal.
Vice President Pence: We are defending all patients against surprise billing“I’m pleased to report, as you requested, Mr. President, that all the insurance companies here—either today or before today—have agreed to waive all copays on coronavirus testing and extend coverage for coronavirus treatment in all of their benefit plans,” the Vice President said.
Medicare and Medicaid announced recently that beneficiaries will have Coronavirus testing and treatment covered. Now, private insurers have made that commitment, as well.
Insurers also agreed to cover telemedicine services, which will allow all patients—particularly among the vulnerable senior population—to be treated without feeling the need to go to a hospital or doctor’s office.
After sitting down with insurance leaders at the White House, the President traveled to Capitol Hill this afternoon, where he and Vice President Pence met with lawmakers. “We just had a meeting on stimulus, and you’ll be hearing about it soon. But it was a great meeting,” President Trump said.
He also had one important message for Americans during this time: We’re prepared.
“Everybody has to be vigilant and has to be careful. But be calm,” the President said. Thanks to early preventative measures by the Administration, as well as the strong fundamentals in our economy and job market, America is in great shape to weather any storm.
Watch today’s Coronavirus Task Force briefing live at 5:30 p.m. ET.
How socialist of him
ReplyDeleteShame it takes an outbreak for a President to stand up to the insurance companies.
ReplyDeleteSoon to follow . . . . free (but mandatory) vaccines.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the ride
By chance that my semi-anuall visit with my cardiologist was today. He advised me that even he isn't permitted to write an "order" to have any of the visa workers on their way to be tested (not allowed?). So, until cases break out, we are helpless residents of a resort town to witness any outcome.
ReplyDeleteIt's strange but only politicians seem to know what's really going on and what's going to happen. THAT is scary.
My Doctor sent 82 thousand orders off to various countries. It was my semi semi semi monthly visit to therapist. As a special operations commander it’s required. Off book.
Delete8:00 pm - what? That made zero sense.
ReplyDeletePeople calm down, if you feel sick go to the doctor like always. (map)
ReplyDeleteGood, after they screwed up so bad not having the ones from WHO available.
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