testing for covid-19

• OTC self-test kits available for pick-up
• Testing (rapid antigen & PCR on Tuesdays 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM)
• COVID-19 treatment referrals
• Healthcare enrollment assistance

• OTC self-test kits available for pick-up
• COVID-19 treatment referrals
• Healthcare enrollment assistance

• OTC self-test kits available for pick-up
• Testing (rapid antigen)
• COVID-19 treatment referrals
• Healthcare enrollment assistance

• OTC self-test kits available for pick-up
• Treatment referrals
• Healthcare enrollment assistance

• OTC self-test kits available for pick-up
• Testing (rapid antigen & PCR on Fridays 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM)
• COVID-19 treatment referrals
• Healthcare enrollment assistance

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

• Trouble breathing
• Bluish lips or face
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake

With the end of emergency declarations, it's more important than ever to get connected to health insurance for timely no‑cost testing and treatment. Later this year, Medi-Cal will lift automatic coverage renewal options that were provided during the COVID-19 emergency and resume annual redetermination and enrollment processes. Below are some helpful tips to keep in mind.

At-home COVID-19 rapid antigen self-tests provide quick results and can be taken anywhere, regardless  of your vaccination status or whether you have symptoms. Rapid Antigen tests are known to be just as effective as PCR tests if used properly. Here are some ways you can obtain free at-home self-tests.

1. Medi-Cal members can receive up to 8 free tests each month with their card. Follow these three easy steps to get free COVID-19 self-tests.
2. Medicare and Medicare Advantage members should check with their health care provider for more information. Details are different for each plan. Find out more about COVID-19 coverage changes.
3. Private health insurance members may receive up to 8 at-home tests each month through November 11, 2023. Contact your insurance company for details. Find out more about COVID-19 coverage changes.
4. You can get free self-tests at any Alameda County community testing site. Each location provides free FDA-approved COVID-19 self-tests upon request while supplies last. Daily limits may apply.

At-home COVID-19 antigen self-test expiration extensions

Some at-home COVID-19 tests may have an expiration date that has passed. Don’t worry, expiration dates have been extended. To check whether your test kit is still good beyond the printed expiration date, you can refer to the following resources:

• View FDA-authorized list of at-home test kits, including information on expiration dates.
• Check your iHealth Rapid test expiration extension.

The emergency extension applies to all FDA authorized over-the-counter COVID-19 tests, including:

• Abbott BinaxNOW^TM COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
• AccessBio CareStart^TM COVID-19 Antigen Home Test
• ACON Flowflex^TM COVID-19 Antigen Home Test
• iHealth^TM COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test

 

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• Medi-Cal Redetermination
  Later this year, Medi-Cal will lift automatic coverage renewal options that were provided during the COVID-19 emergency and resume annual redetermination and enrollment processes. Please help get the word out to clients and communities: Alameda County residents with Medi-Cal should make sure Alameda County has current information on file with the Alameda County Social Services Agency, or call (888) 999-4772. Medi-Cal enrollment is key to accessing health care services as well as programs like CalFresh. Having the appropriate contact information on file will help the Social Services Agency process timely renewals and enrollments.
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• Serologic Testing FAQ (ACPHD 10/16/20)
• What to expect after you are tested
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• When should I get retested for COVID-19?
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• Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Public Health Department Testing Site Requirements
• Testing Information & Guidance for Clinicians and Providers