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such as consent, healthy relationships, body image, and diverse sexual identities and experiences.

Discuss and model consent

Consent is essential in all aspects

How The COVID Health Emergency End Affects Your Medicare

The COVID-19 public health emergency that started in January 2020 ended on May 11. Several Medicare rules and waivers came to an end - and it may catch Medicare patients by sur-

Many of the changes were made to accommodate the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic - when hospitals were mobbed, people were encouraged not to leave their homes and patients found themselves getting medical care in unusual places. Some changes - like increased use of telehealth - are sticking around for the near future.

Here are a few things Medicare beneficiaries can expect from their benefits post-pandemic.

COVID-19 TESTING, TREATMENTS AND VACCINES

During the public health emergency, or PHE, Medicare and Medicare Advantage covered up to eight at-home COVID tests per month, COVID-19 testing-related services and antiviral treatments like Paxlovid.

of life, especially regarding sexual health and relationships. We must teach young people the importance of respecting boundaries, asking for consent, and being aware of power dynamics.

TOTAL CONFIRMED CASES

995,164

SAN DIEGO COUNTY COVID-19 STATUS HOSPITALIZED 40,547

SOURCE: County of San Diego Last updated 5/25/2023