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Unfortunately, the insurance companies are playing the "we weren't ready for this" game. At least with Horizon, getting reimbursed requires printing out forms and sending itemized receipts through the mail. I ordered some of theses tests yesterday, but when I saw the reimbursement process I canceled it. Apparently eventually you'll be able to just show your insurance card at certain pharmacies and not have to pay any upfront cost, even online. But most insurance companies are probably weeks away from that, at best. Right now the best option seems to be to just order the free tests from the government.
Get 4 tests for free on the USPS website instead. These used to be $5 less, sad that in a time of need they gouge further.
In September, the White House announced that Walmart, Amazon and Kroger would sell COVID-19 tests at cost for the following three months. But no subsidy was involved, and for most of the first two months, the retailers were often out of stock. Tests available online are often sold by third-party distributors, and Amazon and Walmart said they don't control those prices, so they remain high.
At CVS, which didn't participate in the agreement with the White House, a Quidel kit — which costs $12 wholesale — still sells for $23.99.
Last edited by comm0 January 19, 2022 at 05:04 AM.
Unfortunately, the insurance companies are playing the "we weren't ready for this" game. At least with Horizon, getting reimbursed requires printing out forms and sending itemized receipts through the mail. I ordered some of theses tests yesterday, but when I saw the reimbursement process I canceled it. Apparently eventually you'll be able to just show your insurance card at certain pharmacies and not have to pay any upfront cost, even online. But most insurance companies are probably weeks away from that, at best. Right now the best option seems to be to just order the free tests from the government.
Keep in mind, the pharmacy has to process them as a prescription to bill your insurance. I highly doubt any pharmacy out there is slow enough that they can prioritize something like a covid test when they've got 50+ real prescriptions due in the next hour or so, plus covid shots, swab testing, etc. I would expect them to make you come back if you want to have them process your insurance for you.
Highly recommend everyone buy them and submit for reimbursement through your insurance.
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At CVS, which didn't participate in the agreement with the White House, a Quidel kit — which costs $12 wholesale — still sells for $23.99.
Highly recommend everyone buy them and submit for reimbursement through your insurance.
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