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How are at-home COVID-19 tests free?Updated 2 years ago

On Jan. 10, 2022, the Federal Government announced guidance requiring commercial insurance companies and group health plans to cover the cost of at-home diagnostic tests, also known as over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests, without the involvement of a health care provider.

Below are details outlined in the guidance, which became effective on January 15, 2022:

  • Health plans are required to cover a maximum of eight (8) at-home COVID-19 tests without a prescription. For at-home COVID-19 test kits that contain two (2) tests per kit, a maximum of four (4) kits every 30 days are covered.

  • Beginning April 4, 2022, Medicare beneficiaries enrolled with Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage can obtain eight (8) at-home COVID-19 tests every 30 days at no out-of-pocket cost.

After you place your order, our staff will then process your insurance claim for you with your insurance provider so you don't have to pay out-of-pocket for your at-home COVID-19 Tests. If any issues occur with eligibility, we will contact you via email. 

Our service is eligible for individuals with health insurance, Medicare Part B or Medicare Advantage. You will not be charged for these tests and they will be shipped directly to your household once insurance eligibility is confirmed.



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