Free COVID tests from the government

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

I flunk tests.

 

[SKORPI0]

I flunk tests.

Are you positive? j/k.

 

[MrSquished]

In Russia, covid test take you

 

[MtnMan]

Retailers are going to be pissed. I've seen them for sale from anywhere from $19.99 to $85.00

 

[SKORPI0]

Retailers are going to be pissed. I've seen them for sale from anywhere from $19.99 to $85.00

Here's the cheapest ones.
$7.99 at Target (1 test).

FlowFlex Covid-19 Antigen Home Test - 1ct

Read reviews and buy FlowFlex Covid-19 Antigen Home Test - 1ct at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

www.target.com

$9.99 at Walgreens

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/flowflex-covid-19-antigen-rapid-home-test-kit/ID=300422566-product

Kits with 19 test at $23.99.

https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/at-home-covid-tests/ID=20001929-tier3

 

[Muse]

I stumbled across mention of this earlier today and was able to sign up as well.

Won't be holding my breath till they arrive!

On the news tonight they repeatedly said that people who signed up today should have their test kits sent out in 7-12 days.

More tests means more cases.

Test less.

We had a certain president who liked this strategy (dumbass son of a bitch).

 

[deadlyapp]

Blue cross and blue shield will pay for 8 tests per person per month. Email came today. Costco has 5 for 48.00.
COVID Tests | Costco

Appreciate this link - I'd prefer to have been able to purchase from a pharmacy to get the coverage right away but I can go ahead and submit for reimbursement with this (its been almost impossible to find tests).

 

[dullard]

Retailers are going to be pissed. I've seen them for sale from anywhere from $19.99 to $85.00

Why? Most insurance companies are now required to cover the retail cost 100%. So, there is no reason not to buy them from a store (other than lack of availability).

 

[MtnMan]

Just think, what an opportunity Trump missed. He could have distributed free masks with MAGA printed on them in red.

 

[MtnMan]

Why? Most insurance companies are now required to cover the retail cost 100%. So, there is no reason not to buy them from a store (other than lack of availability).

Medicare does NOT cover the cost of at home test kits.

Yes, effective 1/15/22 most insurance companies are required to cover the cost. How many hoops must one jump through to submit a claim, which I guess would require submitting proof of purchase. What allowances would all the different companies have. Would deductibles or co-pays apply.

When is the last time you submitted for reimbursement from an insurance company?

What You Should Know About Home COVID Tests

There are now home tests you can take to test yourself for COVID-19. Learn more about how each one works.

www.verywellhealth.com

 

[Muse]

Medicare does NOT cover the cost of at home test kits.

Yes, effective 1/15/22 most insurance companies are required to cover the cost. How many hoops must one jump through to submit a claim, which I guess would require submitting proof of purchase. What allowances would all the different companies have. Would deductibles or co-pays apply.

When is the last time you submitted for reimbursement from an insurance company?

What You Should Know About Home COVID Tests

There are now home tests you can take to test yourself for COVID-19. Learn more about how each one works.

www.verywellhealth.com

Personally, I'd call my HMO (Medicare Advantage plan), don't know if I'd get a straight answer, but instead of the 8 tests they'd reimburse (hmm, maybe) I just did the USPS 4 free test thing yesterday. I have yet to be tested for covid-19. I suppose I'll get it, they're saying most everybody will eventually, but I may never know. The next 3 years are going to be who knows what?

 

[dullard]

Medicare does NOT cover the cost of at home test kits.

Partly true. Medicare provides free at-home tests, but you either need to (A) get it at an approved location (a community health center or a Medicare certified clinic) or (B) get a doctor's order for the test.

When is the last time you submitted for reimbursement from an insurance company?

I don't use much medical services yet (knock on wood). The last time that I submitted for reimbursement was when getting drugs and vaccines for international travel about 3 years ago from a travel clinic that doesn't accept insurance. Yes, there is a form to fill out and yes some people might find it not worth the effort.

 

[dullard]

Are you positive? j/k.

Jimmy Rees: what not to say.

If you haven't seen him, his stuff is quite entertaining:

 

[ultimatebob]

I'm impressed... a government run website that didn't crumble under a heavy load? Wow!

The original Obamacare site admins must have learned from their previous mistakes!

 

[brianmanahan]

that's the power of the cloud

(provided AWS east or west isn't down)

 

[kt]

Free covid test kits, now free N95 masks.

U.S. to distribute 400 million free N95 masks at CVS, Walgreens in COVID fight

The U.S. government will make 400 million non-surgical "N95" masks from its strategic national stockpile available for free to the public starting next week, a White House official said, as the Biden administration tries to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.

www.reuters.com

 

[allisolm]

Got the free N95s w/valves today at Sam's Club and the 4 test kits came in the mail today. Test kits say results in 20 minutes. We're good to go!

 

[Muse]

Got my two boxes of 2 tests each today in the US mail.

So, I call my local Walgreens to see if I can go in and get my 3 free N95s. Manage to get a person on the line and they don't have masks, don't know if and when they will have them, she says go to the "government website." I search free N95 masks and get a news story by local TV station on N95 freebies made today and they say they can't find local pharmacies that have them, advise you to call your local pharmacies. Whooptie doo.