What's Covered. The basic Medicare rule regarding blood tests is that Medicare covers the drawing of blood and laboratory testing, reasonably ordered by a physician or other appropriate practitioner, to diagnose or monitor a particular disease or condition.
1 Boil until tender [usually, 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the beets]. 2  Boiling can take up to 60 minutes for larger beets. 3  Drain and run cold water over beets. 4  The skins will slip right off with the root ends, but make sure you wear kitchen gloves so your hands don't turn red.
Add beets, water, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until beets are tender, stirring occasionally.