Consumer Alert
Free COVID test kits are back: Here’s how to get yours
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Starting November 20, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. If you didn’t order tests since the program reopened in September, the site will let you place two orders for a total of eight tests. Order your test kits through COVID.gov. Orders will ship free starting the week of November 27, 2023.
The kits will include instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates. Many kits have had their expiration dates extended beyond what may be printed on the packaging.
You don’t have to pay for shipping, and you’ll never be asked for a credit card or bank account number. You only need to give a name and shipping address. If you’d like an email confirmation and delivery updates from the U.S. Postal Service, you can submit your email address. Anyone who asks for more information than that is a scammer. So, remember:
- Only go to COVID.gov to order your free test kits from the federal government. When you click to order, you’ll be redirected to special.usps.com/testkits. If you’re following a link from a news story, double-check the URL that shows in your browser’s address bar.
- No one will call, text, or email you from the federal government to ask for your information to “help” you order free kits. Don’t give out your credit card, bank account, or Social Security number. Do not respond. Instead, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
This blog, originally posted on September 25, 2023, has been updated to reflect the extension of free COVID test kits through COVID.gov.
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I received 2 Covid test but I have COPD Emphysema Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema please send me some more test
4 test aren’t enough fir a household to check twice if positive first time then test again to see if it’s negative.
Stop sending tests that expire so soon. I realize some expirations are extended several months but I have gotten some that expire in a matter of months. Not helpful!
Need four
Just want to make sure everyone is safe for Thanksgiving
Thanks So much for the FREE COVID TESTING KITS PLUS FREE SHIPPING! I'M VERY APPRECIATED!
My wife got free Covid tests from the USPS. I had a need to use some. Both of the tests I used gave the result "invalid".
The tests came from AccessBio and were called CareStart COVID-19 ....
Ordered only got one test
Thank you so much for the free test my SD check is not much.
Are the four free covid-19 tests for only one person in a house or are four free covid-19 tests available for each additional person(s) in a household?
Hopefully expect for good health for your all country people.
I'm a EMT for over 25 years. Had covid twice. Please send me many as you can. 20 tests
Thanks for free tests
Hello
I want the free test kits. How do I order them????
Thank You
I keep getting these tests delivered to my house, but they have someone else's name. The address is correct. Today I received yet another pair of tests I did not order, nor do I want. I'm concerned that someone is using my address. Can I just return to sender?
I received expired COVID-19 test kit today. Free Covid19 test kit means expired kit!!!’
Need to know if I can get free Covid test kits
THANKS
Thank you
Live in two family house , why can’t we get two free test kits?
I only got a lab test I need eight test kits for my family
I really appreciate the test free kits especially after going thru COVID Dec. 2022, it was one of the most horrible thing I've ever been thru. Thank you
My address isn't being recognized. I've gotten tests before.
How do I get a free covid 19 test mailed to me
I ordered the Covid Testing Kit back in-mid November. When should I be expecting to receive the Kit? Please inform me. Thank you.
Please send me some tests.
Ordered test they sent tracking info saying delivered but not at my house. Wonder what happened,probably delivered at the wrong address.Can I order again?
I received 2 kits.
The expiry date is : 2023-10-31
REF: 1001-0622
LOT: 0006702292
I am going away for a month but will be back Jan 17
Please send 8 in time for my return
I received ellume COVID kits and they do not work! I just placed an order sending 4 kits but there are 4 living in my household.
Would like yes i would like a kit a test kit.
Wow cool
When will the deliveries end on this offer?
Need some Covid tests for my family
It states that if you didn’t order tests in the fall you can get 8 instead of 4. There are 3 adults (2 of use are in our 60 and 70) and a child in our household therefore if you have to run more than one test, there would not be enough.
I ordered my test kits in early November and was given an order#... So far, no kits...
I meant to order 3 tests due to the size of our family living in our home how do I change my order quantity
Thank you for providing these tests again for free. I think the media should speak up frequently about this available healthcare benefit.
In reply to Thank you for providing… by Lois
That's a very smart lady
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Ordered 4 test kits but haven't received them. What do I do?
Thank you for caring about us
I would like to have several Covid testing kits sent to me please .
Thank You
Thank you for sharing and assisting in getting free covid test. We are seniors and it was hard getting test without help. This makes it better if we get test this way
Thank you for all you do to help us.
My package was empty and there were no Covid test in the package
Just to have for emergency
I need the free Covid Tests. Thank you.