COVID-19 & Health Insurance
What to know about COVID-19:
What’s free?
Tests and vaccines for COVID-19
At home test kits
Who pays for it?
A federal program called HRSA Covid-19 Uninsured Program
Your health insurance
Click the buttons below to learn more about COVID-19, tests and vaccines, and health insurance.
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Covid-19 Testing information:
Free at-home rapid test kit options:
Anyone can order free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government. You can get 4 mailed to your home. Go to: https://www.covidtests.gov/
At-home COVID-19 tests are free with health insurance. You can get up to 8 at-home tests per month per person. For example, a family of 3 can get 24 kits per month paid for by their health insurance. Call your insurance company and ask how to get them.
Get free at-home COVID-19 tests mailed to your home from the State of Wisconsin. You will have to do a virtual Zoom call with a licensed health care professional and then take the kit to a UPS drop off. Go to: www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/collection.htm
Where can I get tested?
Public testing sites
Some pharmacies
Clinics
Your doctor’s office
Use the map to the left to find available testing sites near you.
Covid-19 Vaccine Information:
Important details about the vaccine:
Any immigration status can get COVID-19 services. It won’t hurt your immigration status.
You don’t have to show an ID or Social Security Number to get a test or vaccine.
You don’t need health insurance. The federal HRSA program will pay for it.
If you don’t have health insurance and get billed for COVID-19 services, ask the billing department to bill the HRSA Covid-19 Uninsured Program.
If you already paid for COVID-19 services, you may be able to get a refund. Go to: tips.hhs.gov to file a complaint.
Where can I get the vaccine?
Pharmacies
Clinics
Supermarkets
Public health departments
Text “vaccine” to 438829
Call the 2-1-1 helpline
Go to www.vaccines.gov
Need help getting your vaccine?
You may be able to get a free ride or childcare for your appointment. Someone may be able to come to you if you are homebound.
If you are asked to pay for the Covid-19 vaccine, call:
Federal Medicare: 1=800=633-4227
TTY/TTD users: 1-877-486-2048
State of Wisconsin: Call the 2-1-1 helpline
