quick covid tests

[redbird]

I just went over to CVS, waited for the pharmacy to open so I could get some insurance-paid covid tests, and discovered that my insurance company has stopped doing that. The pharmacy clerk did say my insurance would cover the tests up-front if I could get a doctor to write a prescription, but sounded like she didn't think that was likely.

We have few enough tests left that I paid for one box, and will figure out how to put in for reimbursement. When I see the doctor on Friday (for something unrelated) I am going to ask her about prescribing some of those tests.

I am also not happy that Massachusetts charges sales tax on those covid tests.

Comments

[otter]

We recently stocked up, but I think I will ask my pharmacist friend if she can order some more for us if time hasn't run out here for the free ones. It's so frustrating that the end of the "public health emergency" has been declared without regard for reality.

[cmcmck]

They knocked the free tests on the head here months back.

[tarasacon]

Earlier today I tried to snag another order of the free tests from the government, but “my address has reached its quota.” argh.