The federal government is again offering free Covid-19 tests to Americans, providing a seventh round of free tests to meet the need as we enter the fall and winter seasons. You can visit COVIDtests.gov to request four free tests to be shipped to your home.
Available through a partnership between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and the United States Postal Service (USPS), these tests will detect the currently circulating COVID-19 variants and are intended for use through the end of 2024.
One of the available options is the Orasure InteliSwab test, which is more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision, as well as people who have low manual dexterity.
For more information, including ordering instructions and information about the features that make the InteliSwab test more accessible, please visit ACL.gov/AccessibleTests.
Testing is a critical tool for protection and prevention. While Medicare no longer covers over-the-counter tests, lab PCR tests ordered by a doctor — the traditional method of detecting Covid — are still covered under Medicare Part B at no cost for those with Original Medicare. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, there may be some cost-sharing.
Order your next batch of 4 free COVID-19 tests today at COVIDtests.gov.
For updated information on Medicare coverage for COVID-19, see medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus.
