How to Get Free At-Home Covid Test Kits

You can now get four FREE at-home Covid testing kits from the US government, mailed to your home address FREE by the US Postal Service.

You can also get re-imbursed from your health insurance provider for Covid testing kits you buy in a pharmacy, up to $12 per test - if you can find them, because they are pretty much sold out.

Which is why the Biden-Harris Administration is providing them FREE, by mail.

And, the White House has just announced it will make 400 Million protective N95 masks available FREE through pharmacies and health centers.

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I just applied for my shipment of four at-home Covid-19 tests - it was quick and easy.

Every home in the U.S. can order four FREE at-⁠home Covid-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely FREE, including free shipping.

There’s no cost whatsover. You don’t need a credit card or health insurance to apply - only an address.

Each address in the US is entitled to one shipment of four kits, no matter how many people live at the address

To get your FREE Covid testing kits, go to COVIDTests.gov and simply enter your name and address.

The tests are expected to ship at the end of January, according to the White House, which also advises that the website site can be busy at times.

CovidTests.gov also has a link to find a FREE testing site near you.

Need a vaccination? vaccines.gov lists FREE sites by zipcode.

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How to Get Reimbursed for Covid Testing Kits You Purchase

Americans with health insurance now can get up to eight at-home coronavirus tests for free.

President Joe Biden announced the federal requirement for insurance companies in December and officials said Monday that it would begin Jan. 15.

Private health plans are required to cover the over-the-counter tests at up to $12 per test.

Either purchase the testing kits at no cost or submit receipts for reimbursement from the insurance company.

Check with your insurance provider what their rules are.

Here are the official rules on the US Government website.

Under the plan, a family of five could be reimbursed for up to 40 tests per month.

PCR tests and rapid tests ordered or administered by a health provider will continue to be fully covered by insurance with no limit.

Where to Get FREE N95 Masks

Distribution of the 400 million FREE masks is the largest deployment of personal protective equipment in U.S. history, a White House official told the Washington Post.

The N95 masks will come from the government’s Strategic National Stockpile and will be given out at tens of thousands of pharmacies and federal community health centers, the same locations where Americans have received their vaccinations.

Is It Omicron, the Flu or a Cold - How to Tell

Both Covid-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, which can include fever, fatigue, body aches, sore throat, shortness of breath and vomiting or diarrhea, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Covid-19 infection also can give you a headache and dry cough

You should also watch for a loss of taste and smell.

Stay safe, my friends.