Minnesota Department of Health offering last round of free at-home COVID-10 tests
The Minnesota Department of Health is offering a last chance to get free at-home rapid COVID-19 tests before the program ends.
On Tuesday, MDH said Minnesota households can order four of the tests at mn.gov/covid19.
“Since the state’s free test program began last April, more than 2.5 million free tests have been delivered to Minnesota households,” Health Commissioner Brooke Cunningham said in a statement. “Testing is essential in getting the proper treatment to those who need it and preventing the spread of COVID-19, and the state’s free online ordering program made it simple for Minnesotans in every corner of the state to easily access critical testing.”
Minnesotans can also order tests at 1-833-431-2053 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Language assistance is available.
Over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests remain available and are now required to be covered by health plans offered by Medicare, insurers, employers and groups as a result of actions taken by the Biden administration.
Check your health plan prior to purchasing at-home tests to ensure you’re following the necessary steps to have costs covered.
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