Buying otc Covid test with insurance

[Anonymous]

I’ve seen people here mentioned this here a few times now, and I’m curious how it’s done. I’ve been to a few pharmacies lately, and the tests are always behind the checkout counter and not in the pharmacy. Is there another place or way to buy them?

[Anonymous]

I was at the pharmacy counter at Safeway and they had me sign a form, took down my BCBS insurance info, and went to the back and got eight COVID tests that they bagged up for me. Free, done in three minutes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was at the pharmacy counter at Safeway and they had me sign a form, took down my BCBS insurance info, and went to the back and got eight COVID tests that they bagged up for me. Free, done in three minutes.

Thank you! I’ll try Safeway.

[Anonymous]

DC libraries have them for free.

[Anonymous]

Someone also said you can buy them online at CVS and then either pock up for free or ship

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC libraries have them for free.

For anyone looking, I was at Cleveland Park library today. They haven't had tests in 2 weeks and are waiting on a shipment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Someone also said you can buy them online at CVS and then either pock up for free or ship

That was me - I ordered them 2 days ago, supposedly they will arrive today.

I should have just gone to CVS and talked to the pharmacy workers but I was lazy.

I have BCBS fed insurance. Not sure all insurances have this benefit.

[Anonymous]

I love CVS for this. Just give it a try, they'll kick it back if it's not covered. https://www.cvs.com/shop/merch/at-home-covid-tests-education?widgetID=ojdg5nje&icid=shop-hhc-ahct-plp-banner-request-test

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love CVS for this. Just give it a try, they'll kick it back if it's not covered. https://www.cvs.com/shop/merch/at-home-covid-tests-education?widgetID=ojdg5nje&icid=shop-hhc-ahct-plp-banner-request-test

Thanks! Unfortunately my plan denied the benefit, but maybe that link will help someone else.