Politico: Medicare, Medicaid Plan May Cover COVID-19 Vaccinations

Politico: Medicare, Medicaid Plan May Cover COVID-19 Vaccinations

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The transcript discusses the U.S. administration's plan to cover COVID-19 vaccination costs for Medicare and Medicaid recipients, as well as the general public. The vaccine is not expected to be widely available until 2021, and the plan is being prepared amid the 2020 presidential campaign. Joe Biden emphasized the need for a free and accessible vaccine. Seema Verma from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services confirmed the administration's strategy to ensure no American pays for the vaccine.

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How many Medicare recipients are mentioned in the plan?

10 million

60 million

100 million

30 million

2.

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When is the vaccine expected to be widely available?

By the end of 2020

Early 2021

Well into 2021

Mid 2021

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What did Joe Biden emphasize about the vaccine in his speech?

It should be expensive

It should be free and accessible

It should be limited to certain groups

It should be delayed

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30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Seema Verma?

A Democratic nominee

A journalist

Head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

A vaccine researcher

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What is the administration's goal regarding vaccine costs?

To charge a small fee

To ensure no American pays for it

To offer discounts

To cover only half the cost