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  <title><![CDATA[Update: Additional Options for Covid-19 Home Tests]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>We wanted to make you aware of some options available to obtain over-the-counter (OTC) Covid-19 tests at no or low cost to you:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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	<p>The federal government has launched a <a href="https://www.covidtests.gov/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Covid-19 OTC Tests website</a> for online ordering. This site allows each household to order up to four free Covid-19 tests. &nbsp;</p>
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	<p>Online or over-the-counter tests are also available through the University System of Georgia (USG) Healthcare plan without a prescription. As a member, you can receive up to eight tests per 30-day period. Below are instructions for how to obtain the tests based on your healthcare plan. &nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Consumer Choice HSA, Comprehensive Care, or BlueChoice HMO&nbsp;</strong><br />
For employees enrolled in the Consumer Choice HSA, Comprehensive Care, or BlueChoice HMO plans, tests are available through in-network pharmacies at no cost, if they are purchased through one of the following options: &nbsp;</p>

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	<li>Order online through <a href="https://www.caremark.com/covid19-otc.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CVS&rsquo;s Member Website</a> or the CVS Mobile App. Covered tests will be available within the hour, at the location with available test kits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>At an <a href="https://www.caremark.com/covid19-otc.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">in-network pharmacy location</a>. Covered tests must be purchased at the pharmacy counter.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<p>If you paid out-of-pocket, you may request reimbursement through the <a href="https://www.caremark.com/covid19-otc.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CVS website</a>. &nbsp;Members who choose this option will be reimbursed up to $12 per test up to the eight tests per 30-day limit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For questions or assistance submitting a reimbursement request, call <a href="https://login.myaccolade.com/new-login/index.html#/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Accolade</a> at 866-204-9818.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Kaiser Permanente&nbsp;</strong><br />
For Kaiser plan members, go to the <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/georgia/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/testing" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kaiser website</a> for information on where to obtain the tests and how to submit them for reimbursement. &nbsp;</p>

<p>For more information about the types of tests available and in-person testing sites, visit the <a href="https://dph.georgia.gov/covidtesting" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)</a> website. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>Information is also available on the USG Benefits website at: <a href="https://benefits.usg.edu/benefits-resources/usg-benefits-covid19%22%20/h%20%20HYPERLINK%20%22https://benefits.usg.edu/benefits-resources/usg-benefits-covid19" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">benefits.usg.edu</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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