PSA: Time Running Out to Order Free Covid-19 Tests

[REWahoo]

Government to pause free at-home COVID tests by Sept. 2

Time is running out to order free at-home COVID-19 tests after the government said on its coronavirus website that it will pause orders on Sept. 2 or “sooner if supplies run out.”

Link to Order Site: https://special.usps.com/testkits

 

[MichaelB]

Thanks for the heads up, REWahoo

 

[5Miler]

We just got a new shipment of 4 tests in yesterday after giving most of the ones we had to a friend that recently came down with covid, again.

Received the Roche distributed tests on Aug 27 with a printed expiration date of Sep 23. Per the Roche website the expiration date has been extended to Dec 23.

I had hoped the older stock would be distributed by now but apparently there is an abundant supply.

 

[travelover]

I tried to order but it said I was maxxed out. We have plenty, but I had hoped to get some with more distant expiration dates.

 

[RetiredAndLovingIt]

It would not let me reorder, I'm also maxed out they say.

 

[Montecfo]

Thanks for that. Just ordered.

 

[MuirWannabe]

Just received my last order yesterday. The tests expired August 8th. I know they can last a while longer. But kinda a bummer although they were ‘free’ I guess.

 

[target2019]

Maxxed. Oh well.

 

[bmcgonig]

If on Medicare can we still get them free at pharmacy?

 

[joesxm3]

Thanks. I ordered some. Most of my first order have expired.

 

[pacergal]

Thanks for the reminder. We had already maxed out, but neither one of our kids had. So I urged them to order, and they did. They will share

We test frequently, out of an abundance of caution. I have allergies, so never know if symptoms are that or cold or covid!

Many have updated expiration dates, so be sure to check the websites for extensions!

 

[disneysteve]

Thanks. I believe we're eligible as we've only gotten 2 orders and we're allowed 3. Just ordered. I'll see what happens.

 

[RetiredAndLovingIt]

Thanks. I believe we're eligible as we've only gotten 2 orders and we're allowed 3. Just ordered. I'll see what happens.

If you weren't eligible, it would have told you sorry no more.

 

[disneysteve]

If you weren't eligible, it would have told you sorry no more.

Perfect, then we were eligible as it let me order and sent a confirmation. Thanks.

 

[CDRE]

Thanks for the PSA. Ordered mine too!

 

[rodi]

I was maxed out when I tried to order 2 weeks ago... But fortunately my insurer (Kaiser) let me order free tests.

As a household with several members including a college age son that is social (vs homebody)... and a couple visits a week to visit my step mom in hospice - we test if we have the slightest sniffles - always prior to visiting step mom. Plus I used several testing negative, before I tested positive when I had covid - then 2 more tests to confirm I was no longer infectious... You can burn a lot of tests that way.

 

[GalaxyBoy]

Thanks. I ordered some. Most of my first order have expired.

FDA extended the expiry dates of many of these tests, so yours might not be expired yet. Check the expiration date column at this web page: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices...vices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

 

[Dreamer]

Thanks, REWahoo. I just ordered some.

 

[Oilcan]

Thanks! I also ordered.

 

[whatnot]

Just ordered ours. You never know when you will need one.

 

[f35phixer]

Thanks just ordered two for DW and me.

 

[omni550]

Thanks, REWahoo.

I ordered some on the 27th (the day you posted) and they arrived today! Speedy service.

omni

 

[travelover]

I believe my state, (WA), is still giving them out for free. I'll try tomorrow as it is a new month.

 

[springnr]

COVID.gov/tests
I just ordered online, eight test per order, four test per package.
Then a pop up, ask me to order another batch as I had only ordered once before.
It appears the post office will deliver four separate packages.

 

[travelover]

I believe my state, (WA), is still giving them out for free. I'll try tomorrow as it is a new month.

I got my "fresh" tests from WA state. One is marked expired June / 2022, the other July / 2022. Yes, I know the actual expiration has been extended, but I found it humorous. They must have a ton of these things to get rid of.