Medical Conditions and COVID-19

People of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19:

• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
• Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 or higher)
• Serious heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies
• Sickle cell diseaseType 2 diabetes mellitus

if you or a loved one are at an increased risk, take these steps to help protect yourself

• Continue your medicines and treatment plans as directed by your healthcare provider. Ask your Medicare drug plan about extended-day supplies. 
• Call your healthcare provider if you have any concerns or feel sick. Don't delay getting emergency care for your medical condition because of COVID-19.
• If you must go out in public, stay safe by wearing a face covering and maintaining social distance.

If you're at higher risk for complications from COVID-19 and you need to see your doctor, consider telehealth and virtual visits. 

Source: Medicare.gov