Yes, COVID-19 tests are covered if they’re administered or ordered by your doctor or other healthcare provider. As long as a healthcare provider orders the test, you don’t need to have symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19 in order for the test to be covered.

Actually, they may still be effective. The FDA has recently extended the expiration dates on many brands of at-home tests. You can find out if your “expired” tests should still be good to use by clicking here.

No. Covid-19 tests requested by someone other than a doctor or healthcare provider, are not generally covered. That includes test requested by your employer, so you can start or return to work; or needed for other reasons, such as travel or entertainment.

If your doctor or other healthcare professional recommends you get tested for COVID-19, you can go to any healthcare facility near you offering the test. This can be your doctor’s office, an urgent care center or local pharmacy. You may also get a COVID-19 test from a state or community health site, such as a “drive-through” site.
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Please avoid going to an emergency room (ER) for testing; the ER is for severe illness and injury.

A: Your doctor will decide if you’re at risk for having a severe case of COVID-19 and should use one of these treatments. 

Tell your doctor if you’re taking any drugs or have other illnesses (such as liver or kidney disease or other serious illnesses) to make sure there are no concerns that would keep you from using these medications. Also tell your doctor about your allergies and any vitamins, herbal supplements, and over-the-counter drugs you are taking.

A: These drugs are only available with a prescription from your doctor. Not all pharmacies carry these drugs; your doctor or other healthcare provider will help you find a pharmacy that will have them.

We encourage you to have a caregiver pick up your prescription at the pharmacy to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

You can get the COVID-19 vaccine at the location most convenient for you. This may be your pharmacy, doctor’s office or a location sponsored by your local public health department.

Check the website of the pharmacy you use to see if they have appointments available. Your medical group may also reach out to you to schedule an appointment.

If you are a veteran, your local Veterans Administration may also be offering the COVID vaccine. Spouses and caregivers can also get the vaccine through the VA.

While some people feel nothing, others may experience some side effects after receiving the vaccine. This can range from discomfort at the shot site to mild flu symptoms that can last up to three or four days.

If you’ve gotten the Shingrix vaccine for shingles, the process will be familiar to you. As with Shingrix, your COVID-19 vaccine might also require two doses and may cause some discomfort for a few days after the first and/or second dose.

You may have similar side effects after receiving a booster.

When the PHE ends on May 11, 2023, we will return to offering Tier 5, transition, and Long-Term-Care (LTC) pharmacy fills for up to one month's supply, unless they're in unbreakable packaging. 

Not all of them. The temporary allowances for major drug store chains like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite-Aid to provide home delivery services to you at no additional costs will end on May 11, 2023. You can still get prescription home delivery through Express Scripts Pharmacy or an in-network pharmacy that offers home delivery at no charge.