The Covid emergency in the U.S. ends May 11. HHS officials say here’s what to expect

The Health and Human Services Department on Thursday laid out what will change and will remain the same when the three-year-long Covid public health emergency ends in May.

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra officially informed state governors on Thursday that he is renewing the declaration a final time but plans to let the emergency expire on May 11. The White House had already informed Congress of these plans last week.

HHS officials in a call with reporters laid out what the the public can expect when the emergency ends.

Immediate changes:

• People with private health insurance may have to pay for Covid tests, both over the counter and lab, depending on their plan.
• Seniors with Medicare Part B will start paying for over-the-counter tests, though the program will cover lab tests.
• Hospitals will lose flexibility to expand capacity in response to surges...

More at source: CNBC

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