What to know about over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 tests
We’re here to help keep you informed about how to get over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 tests. Review the information here to learn about OTC at-home COVID-19 testing options that may be available for you.
OTC at-home COVID-19 test coverage
Get free OTC at-home COVID-19 tests through the Federal government
Each household can order free OTC at-home COVID-19 tests (16 tests total) through the Federal government. These tests are shipped directly from covidtests.gov.
Find more COVID-19 guidance from the government at covid.gov
Frequently asked questions
Sign in to myuhc.com to learn about your specific benefits and how to get at-home COVID-19 tests.
Reimbursement for OTC at-home COVID-19 tests will vary, depending on your specific health plan.
Sign in to myuhc.com to learn about your specific benefits and how to get at-home COVID-19 tests.
Reimbursement for OTC at-home COVID-19 tests will vary, depending on your specific health plan and how your employer has chosen to administer the benefit.
Sign in to myuhc.com to learn about your specific benefits and how to get at-home COVID-19 tests.
Yes. In certain situations, state-based requirements may offer broader benefit reimbursement to members covered under plans regulated by state law.
For UnitedHealthcare Medicare plan members
For COVID-19 tests ordered by a physician
All UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans cover COVID-19 testing with a $0 cost-share when ordered by a physician.
For OTC at-home COVID-19 tests
Members enrolled in UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare Medicare Supplement plans and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans and have Medicare Part B now have access to over-the-counter testing for no cost. Sign in to medicare.uhc.com or visit CMS.gov to learn more.
Free OTC at-home COVID-19 tests from the Federal government
Through the Federal government, each household can order free OTC at-home COVID-19 tests (16 tests total) shipped directly from covidtests.gov. Learn more about this program at covidtests.gov.
As always, COVID-19 testing is free when you go to a COVID-19 testing location. Find a COVID-19 testing location near you.
Over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 tests are covered for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part B. Medicaid coverage for those tests may be available for dually eligible members, including those enrolled in a dual eligible special needs plan (D-SNP). To see if Medicaid covers OTC at-home COVID-19 tests for you, call the phone number on your member ID card.
Also, most UnitedHealthcare D-SNPs have an OTC benefit that can be used to get at-home COVID-19 tests. To see if your D-SNP includes this benefit, sign in to your health plan account for more information.
All UnitedHealthcare D-SNPs also cover, with a $0 cost share, COVID-19 tests that are ordered by a health care provider.
Free testing availability
Through the Federal government, each household can order free OTC at-home COVID-19 tests (16 tests total) shipped directly from covidtests.gov. Learn more about this program at covidtests.gov.
As always, COVID-19 testing is free when you go to a COVID-19 testing location. Find a COVID-19 testing location near you.
For UnitedHealthcare Community plan members
Each state Medicaid program decides the coverage for COVID-19 testing. The details vary by state. If you are a member with a Dual Special Needs Plan (DSNP), check with your Medicaid plan to learn about coverage. You can call the number on your member ID card for your Medicaid plan to learn more about your benefits.
Free testing availability
Through the Federal government, each household can order free OTC at-home COVID-19 tests (16 tests total) shipped directly from covidtests.gov. Learn more about this program at covidtests.gov.
As always, COVID-19 testing is free when you go to a COVID-19 testing location. Find a COVID-19 testing location near you.
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