How can I get reimbursed for this test? - QuickVue At-Home

How can I get reimbursed for this test?

Effective January 15, 2022, individuals with private health coverage or covered by a group health plan who purchase OTC COVID-19 test that are authorized, cleared, or approved by FDA can get OTC COVID-19 tests free of charge. Reimbursement and free of charge tests are not provided by Quidel. Details regarding the coverage details can be found in the following links:

The QuickVue At-Home OTC COVID-19 Test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2. This test is authorized for non-prescription home use with self-collected direct anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 14 years or older with symptoms of COVID-19 within the first six days of symptom onset. This test is also authorized for non-prescription home use with adult-collected anterior nasal swab samples from individuals aged 2 years or older with symptoms of COVID-19 within the first six days of symptom onset. This test is also authorized for non-prescription home use with self-collected anterior nasal (nares) swab samples from individuals aged 14 years or older, or adult collected anterior nasal swab samples from individuals aged 2 years or older, with or without symptoms or other epidemiological reasons to suspect COVID-19 when tested twice over three days with at least 24 hours (and no more than 48 hours) between tests.

* This product has not been FDA cleared or approved, but has been authorized by FDA under an EUA. This product has been authorized only for the detection of proteins from SARS-CoV-2, not for any other viruses or pathogens. The emergency use of this product is only authorized for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of COVID-19 under Section 564(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the declaration is terminated or authorization is revoked sooner.

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