FREE TEST PICK-UP LOCATIONS FOR MEDICARE MEMBERS

 

Medicare Supplement Plan or Medicare Select Supplement Plan Members:

 

Medicare Supplement plan, and Medicare Select Supplement plan members are exempt from the test reimbursement program and can instead pick up free at-home COVID-19 tests at a designated HHS location.

• Medicare Supplement plan, and Medicare Select Supplement plan members can receive FREE at-home COVID-19 tests by visiting any designated HHS location scheduled to have free tests for distribution to Medicare members locally. These free tests have been provided by HHS (Department of Health and Human Services).
• To find a location near you, Medicare members should visit https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/ and simply type in your city name or zip code.
• Because these tests are being provided at no cost, Medicare members are not eligible to file for a reimbursement with Sanford Health Plan.

Medicare members can learn more about the HHS testing program here: https://www.hrsa.gov/coronavirus/testing-supplies COVID-19 diagnostic tests ordered by a provider and performed by a laboratory will continue to be covered at no cost to members. Regulations are evolving and subject to change. Sanford Health Plan will continue to share information with members as we learn more.

 

Medicare Advantage Members:

 

Medicare Advantage members can pick up free COVID-19 tests at participating pharmacies or health care provider offices.

• Medicare Advantage members can visit a participating pharmacy or health care provider to access up to eight free tests per calendar month.
• Visit https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-coronavirus#300 for a list of locations.
• Simply show your red, white and blue Medicare card to access the free tests at a participating location.
• Members enrolled in Medicare Advantage from Align powered by Sanford Health Plan can use their plan’s over-the-counter benefit to access additional at-home COVID-19 tests if needed. 
• Medicare Advantage members are not eligible to file for a reimbursement for free COVID-19 tests with Sanford Health Plan.