firefly333 Posted June 30, 2022 #26 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, molly361 said: I have any appt Saturday with my Healthcare provider for my travel test. I wonder if I will have to pay for that. If it has to do with Federal Funding I'm guessing it's not just Walgreens that will be charging my gp says there is a small co payment to test, it's not free or I would have done it with him the last time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocher Posted June 30, 2022 #27 Share Posted June 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: Thanks. I booked a mock appointment, just didn't hit submit at the end. Obviously please share how it went later. Thanks for the info! I am not actually getting a test, just “testing” the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocher Posted June 30, 2022 #28 Share Posted June 30, 2022 7 minutes ago, crewsweeper said: Not all tests at Walgreens or CVS are for travel. Do they charge less for non-travel? If someone needs a negative test to return to work, is that person charged $129? If different, don't tell them you need it for travel. I was asked if the test was for travel or employment. One question, I said yes but I don’t know how it knows to which I am answering yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph2017China Posted June 30, 2022 #29 Share Posted June 30, 2022 For my entire life until the last two years, if you were sick you went to the doctor, and they administered the test, or ordered the test. I firmly believe the nonsense of getting a test for free because you want to travel is a waste of taxpayer money. Travel is a luxury, and the test is part of the cost of traveling. Now, I'm not saying I did not get free tests in the past, because it is available, just saying, it should not be the case. Also, you don't need a test to travel now except for a cruise. Testing is like port charges, taxes and tips. It is part of the trip. Hopefully soon it will be gone but that would require more small countries to stop it. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello56 Posted June 30, 2022 #30 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Our local county runs a very large free standing testing site at a local park. They can do over 275 rapid PCR tests each day. Recently they added a note to the booking site saying due to lack of federal funding they no longer accept the uninsured for testing. You must provide insurance and ID for testing. I noticed on my insurance billing site that they billed my healthcare company $300 for each test. No cost to us, and no impact on deductible, just cost the company a lot of money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 30, 2022 #31 Share Posted June 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, poocher said: I am not actually getting a test, just “testing” the system. Ah, OK, well thanks for being the guinea pig. As I said, I did the same thing, I just didn't hit submit at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineaux007 Posted June 30, 2022 #32 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Don't tell them it's for travel only. Don't even mention travel. Of course they are going to charge you. Most of us check the box that you have been around folks in high transmission area, and you have a symptom such as cough and maybe a little diarrhea. That will get you a free test. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocher Posted June 30, 2022 #33 Share Posted June 30, 2022 👍👍. I did submit & then cancelled. At no time was a cost mentioned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 30, 2022 #34 Share Posted June 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, cello56 said: Our local county runs a very large free standing testing site at a local park. They can do over 275 rapid PCR tests each day. Recently they added a note to the booking site saying due to lack of federal funding they no longer accept the uninsured for testing. You must provide insurance and ID for testing. I noticed on my insurance billing site that they billed my healthcare company $300 for each test. No cost to us, and no impact on deductible, just cost the company a lot of money. What the provider charges, and what insurance pays them are two very different numbers😉 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 30, 2022 #35 Share Posted June 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said: Don't tell them it's for travel only. Don't even mention travel. Of course they are going to charge you. Most of us check the box that you have been around folks in high transmission area, and you have a symptom such as cough and maybe a little diarrhea. That will get you a free test. I've always answered for travel, no symptoms and have never neen charged. Guess I'm not part of 'most of us' 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 30, 2022 #36 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: What the provider charges, and what insurance pays them are two very different numbers😉 VERY VERY different indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted June 30, 2022 #37 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Fortunately (?) I live in a county that the CDC declares has a high level of COVID in the community. Traditionally that has been a qualifier to test. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted June 30, 2022 #38 Share Posted June 30, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I've always answered for travel, no symptoms and have never neen charged. Guess I'm not part of 'most of us' We never paid either but I just did a mock scheduling and was also told $129. Went back and changed answers, said I have a cough but still needed for travel then no message about charge appeared. Guess walgreens changed their policy today. Edited June 30, 2022 by Sunshine3601 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeToGetNauti Posted June 30, 2022 #39 Share Posted June 30, 2022 3 hours ago, molly361 said: Just went to check availability for covid tests for this weekend and this banner comes up on the Walgreens website. When I check that the test is for travel the cost will be $128.99 Costs may now apply Due to recent changes with federal testing (or federal eligibility criteria), if you don't meet medical necessity guidelines, payment may be due at the time of your appointment. You may save your receipt to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. I think this has always been the case. It was a question when I sailed in May. I said it was not for travel and did not get charged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 30, 2022 #40 Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 minute ago, TimeToGetNauti said: I think this has always been the case. It was a question when I sailed in May. I said it was not for travel and did not get charged. No, it's new. I didn't even have to enter my insurance info in May but now you do. CVS has always had something similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 30, 2022 Author #41 Share Posted June 30, 2022 42 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I've always answered for travel, no symptoms and have never neen charged. Guess I'm not part of 'most of us' Me too!! And I'm sure all those that have a "cough" when scheduling their test will answer yes to that question on the pre boarding health questionairre 😇 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 30, 2022 Author #42 Share Posted June 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, TimeToGetNauti said: I think this has always been the case. It was a question when I sailed in May. I said it was not for travel and did not get charged. No I have always answered the question that I needed it for travel and had no symptoms and there was never a charge It's new must start in July 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyes46 Posted June 30, 2022 #43 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Insurance companies started charging in April for anything other than being sick. Travel, work, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 30, 2022 Author #44 Share Posted June 30, 2022 56 minutes ago, Wineaux007 said: Don't tell them it's for travel only. Don't even mention travel. Of course they are going to charge you. Most of us check the box that you have been around folks in high transmission area, and you have a symptom such as cough and maybe a little diarrhea. That will get you a free test. I have always answered honestly and there was never going to be a charge. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted June 30, 2022 #45 Share Posted June 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, hazeleyes46 said: Insurance companies started charging in April for anything other than being sick. Travel, work, etc. Walgreens remained free and never even asked for insurance until this change. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyes46 Posted June 30, 2022 #46 Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 minute ago, OCSC Mike said: Walgreens remained free and never even asked for insurance until this change. Oh wow, that is great. My drop in doctor started charging in March, when they shouldn't and I got my money back but it was official in April. Hoping they drop it before my August cruise as I will probably have to get the home ones to save money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doppelganger2621 Posted June 30, 2022 #47 Share Posted June 30, 2022 32 minutes ago, TimeToGetNauti said: I think this has always been the case. It was a question when I sailed in May. I said it was not for travel and did not get charged. Walgreens never charged based on answers to questions until today. CVS has had this policy for a bit but Walgreens never charged based on answers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLConnie Posted June 30, 2022 #48 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I just booked with Quest for July 15th and it said I qualify for a free test. No questions about needing it for travel. I checked No Symptoms. You can schedule as far out as you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 30, 2022 #49 Share Posted June 30, 2022 4 hours ago, molly361 said: Due to recent changes with federal testing (or federal eligibility criteria) I'd like to know what these recent changes are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted June 30, 2022 #50 Share Posted June 30, 2022 2 hours ago, molly361 said: That I needed the test for travel CVS doesn't ask anything about travel when you schedule with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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