Below please find Dedham Board of Health updates as of March 10, 2023.
End of COVID-19 Federal Emergencies
The federal emergencies in response to COVID-19 will end on May 11, 2023. The end of these emergencies will affect the federal government’s response to the pandemic. Some changes to COVID-19 responses will include:
-COVID-19 treatment expenses will change based on individual health insurance coverage.
-COVID-19 testing costs will also change based on individual health insurance coverage. Private insurers will no longer be required to cover testing without charge for both lab and over the counter tests. Medicare Part B will cover lab testing ordered by a provider, but over the counter tests will no longer be free. Medicaid testing coverage will continue through September 2024.
-COVID-19 vaccines will be covered through private insurance, Medicare Part B, and Medicaid.
The Board recommends residents check with their health insurance provider to determine how they will be affected by the lifting of the federal emergencies.
COVID-19 Reporting in Dedham
With the end of the federal COVID-19 emergencies approaching, the Board of Health will phase out COVID-19 case and vaccination data reporting for the community. Residents and businesses with questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 are encouraged to contact the Health Department at (781) 751-9220 or review guidelines on the State’s website here. The Board will continue to provide bi-weekly general Board of Health updates.
Stay safe and be kind!
Respectfully submitted by the Board of Health,
Leanne Jasset, Chairman
Noreen Guilfoyle, Vice-Chairman
Bernadette Chirokas, Member
