The Biden administration said it will resume offering free at-home COVID tests to American households, beginning this past Monday, September 25th, as the virus gains a stronger foothold nationwide. The program provides households with four free tests in time for the fall and winter when the virus typically spreads at higher levels. The Biden administration noted that the at-home tests set to be delivered will detect currently circulating COVID variants. The kits are intended for use through the end of 2023 and will come with instructions for how people can verify if a test’s expiration date has been extended.
How to Order: Households can order four free tests through COVIDtests.gov. There’s also a government hotline for those who cannot order through the website, 1-800-232-0233.
When will they be delivered: The tests are available at no cost and ship for free. Shipping will begin the week of October 2nd, per USPS.
Note: Since the expiration of the public health emergency in May, many insurers stopped covering the cost of COVID tests. This is a way to obtain tests at no cost for families through the end of the year.
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