What you need to know about the disease and how your health is our top priority.
Testing is an important way to limit the spread of COVID-19. OTC tests, also known as self-tests, detect if you are currently infected. They are typically easy to use and produce rapid results.
The government is committed to ensuring access to OTC tests. Here are four ways you can get tests for you and your family:
Visit covidtests.gov to get free tests delivered to your home by the U.S. Postal Service.
Contact your local health department to learn about free COVID-19 testing locations or pickup sites.
Purchase FDA-authorized OTC tests at a retail location and then submit a Health Benefits Claim Form, providing an itemized receipt that clearly shows that your purchase was for a COVID-19 OTC test to your local BCBS company. If you do not have an itemized receipt, you must send us the barcode (UPC code) from your test(s) packaging. Once we process your claim, we’ll mail the contract holder a reimbursement check. You can download the claim form here or call the number on the back of your member ID card to receive one by mail.
To pay no out-of-pocket costs, order your tests online through cvs.com or the CVS Pharmacy mobile app for store pickup 1 . You can also go to any other in-network retail pharmacy and purchase the test kits at the pharmacy counter 2 . Purchase up to 8 tests per family member in a 30-day period. To find an in-network pharmacy, click here or download the fepblue app. See our FAQ for detailed instructions.
OTC tests purchased at retail locations cost, on average, $12 for a single test and $24 for a double test kit.
FEP will cover up to eight (8) over-the-counter COVID-19 tests per member on a contract per calendar month.
