CMS increases Medicare payment for COVID-19 vaccine 

Posted on: 3/19/21

On Monday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced they are increasing the Medicare payment amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. This new and higher payment rate will support important actions taken by providers that are designed to increase the number of vaccines they can furnish each day, including establishing new or growing existing vaccination sites, conducting patient outreach and education, and hiring additional staff. At a time when vaccine supply is growing, CMS is supporting provider efforts to expand capacity and ensure that all Americans can be vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible. Read the full press release here. (Mitzi McCullock)