Does Medicare provide coverage for the drug Avonex, used in the treatment of MS?

September 20, 2009 by admin

Avonex (Interferon beta-1a) will be covered when given to people with Medicare who have certain forms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The drug must be given to the patient in the doctor's office while under the doctor's direct supervision. You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.