This home test kit has been authorized only for the testing of nasal swabs for detection of nucleic acid from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. OptumRx has partnered with Walmart, Sam’s Club, Rite Aid pharmacies, Walgreens, and Kinney Drugs. If you go to any of these pharmacies, present your UHC member ID card and ask to have your at-home test kits submitted to the plan for coverage. You can check the current FDA-granted expiration date on the iHealth website at ihealthlabs.com/pages/news, by entering the 10-digit lot number located on the back of the test kit box.
Make sure you time your test according to the instructions in order to ensure you get the most accurate results possible. If you test positive, it’s important to stay at home and isolate yourselfaccording to CDC guidelines. Inform a healthcare professional of your results, and be sure to let your close contacts know, too.
The information below does not apply to members whose commercial plan covers at-home COVID-19 tests under their medical plan, and members who have Medicare, Medicare Supplement or Medicaid. Please contact your health plan or state agency for specifics on coverage of at-home COVID-19 test kits. The eMed Telehealth provider will share with you the need to isolate to protect others. Your results will be conveyed to the appropriate public health authorities, who will follow up. The Ohio Department of Health provides theCOVID-19 Dashboard for COVID-19 case information within the state of Ohio.
Most chains — such as CVS and Walgreens — require appointments for tests, whether PCR or rapid. There have been reports of pharmacies scheduling appointments days or weeks out, and even those can fill quickly. And while supply is beginning to catch up to demand following a holiday surge, there is still uncertainty about where to find tests, whether it be at pharmacies, clinics or other sites.
Private insurance companies are required to reimburse up to 8 tests per month per individual on an insurance plan. For local testing information, visit the Republic of Palau’s health department’s website. For local testing information, visit the Republic of the Marshall Islands health department’s Facebook page. COVID-19 vaccines are widely available throughout the state.
The test did not detect the virus, but doesn’t rule out an infection. Self-tests do not detect antibodies which would suggest a previous infection and they do not measure your level of immunity. When you’re going face mask to gather with a group of people, especially those who are at risk of severe disease or may not be up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines. If you need a COVID-19 test, the resources below are available.