COVID-19 Testing & Information
Senior Care Plus member information for Coronavirus
Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Information
Senior Care Plus wants to help members better understand the process of getting free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests. Here is what Senior Care Plus members need to know:
How do I get my free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests?
To claim your free free over-the-counter COVID-19 test, you need to follow the steps listed below:
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Go to a participating pharmacy like CVS, Walmart, or Walgreens (you can see a full list of participating pharmacies on the Medicare.gov website).
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Present your red, white and blue Medicare card at the pharmacy window (not your Senior Care Plus ID card) and ask for up to eight free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per month.
What if I have already purchased over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits?
The free over-the-counter COVID-19 tests is a Medicare program, not a Senior Care Plus program. Medicare is covering the costs of the free over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits. If you have already purchased over-the-counter COVID-19 test kit, you are encouraged to return unused kits for a refund and follow the process described above. Additionally, people with Medicare will not be eligible to be reimbursed by Medicare for tests purchased before the April 4, 2022 start of the program.
Where can I learn more about this program?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a detailed Frequently Asked Questions document that you can review here.
