Town Of Dedham: Federal Government To Distribute Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests

Press release from the Town of Dedham:

01/18/2022 2:30 PM

Beginning January 19, 2022, people living in the United States are eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 tests online through the Federal Government. Each home can order four (4) free at-home tests. There are no shipping costs for the tests and payment information is not required to place an order. Tests will ship via First Class Mail approximately 7-12 days after ordering, through a partnership with the United States Postal Service. Each order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, and when ordering, you will be asked to provide the following information:

• Contact Information: First Name, Last Name, and Email Address (optional for shipping notifications)
• Shipping Address (Limit 1 order per residential address)

On January 14, 2022, the Federal Government announced the purchase of half a billion at-home tests to distribute to the public. In addition, the Federal Government will work with community organizations to distribute tests to high-risk communities and those hardest hit by the pandemic. Please visit covidtests.gov to order your tests.

As a reminder, private health insurance companies are now required to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 test kits. The tests must be authorized, cleared, or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). A list of FDA-approved test kits can be found in this update on the Town’s website. Contact your insurance provider for more information.

Screenshot below of Covidtests.gov website (click on image to visit website)

Additional Resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• CDC Vaccine Guidance and Eligibility
• Free Testing Locator (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)

This press release was produced by the Town of Dedham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.