As of April 4, 2022, Medicare covers the cost of up to eight (8) at- home COVID-19 tests each calendar month, at no cost to you. Each person with Medicare Part B can get up to 8 free at home tests for the month and can then get another set of 8 free at-home tests for each calendar month that follows until the program ends.
.You’ll receive eight at-home COVID-19 tests which ship for free to your home. These may be packaged individually or packaged in boxes of two kits per box. Your eight (8) at-home texts will come with everything you need, including instructions.
.To request your free at-home COVID-19 test kits, just complete the form. Be sure to have your Medicare card ready, as the information you provide will need to match your Medicare card. If you would prefer, you can order by calling us at (210) 352-5175 (Press option 2 for client services).
.Yes, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) will cover the tests.
.Medicare Part A won’t cover COVID-19 home tests if you only have Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance), but you may be able to get free tests through other programs that you have.
.If you are on a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can receive your free tests through Medicare, but not through your Advantage Plan. You might need to show your red, white and blue Medicare card to get your free COVID-19 tests, even if you have another card for Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare D Plan.
.Each person with Medicare Part B can get up to 8 COVID-19 at- home tests at NO COST, every calendar month.
.Each person with Medicare Part B can get up to 8 COVID-19 home tests at NO COST, every calendar month. If you get more than eight tests in any calendar month, you will be responsible for the costs of the additional tests for that calendar month.
.All tests distributed as part of this program are FDA-authorized at-home rapid antigen tests. You will not be able to choose the brand you order as part of this program.
.Yes, there is an option for you to provide an email address to receive email notifications with shipping updates. Once your order has shipped you will receive an email with an estimated delivery date and a tracking number. You can track the status of your delivery on USPS.com.
.No, this program is designed to send free tests to your home through the mail.
.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you take an at-home test: