COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccination Information

COVID-19 vaccines are available at many pharmacies and remain at no cost to members. For a vaccination provider near you check https://www.vaccines.gov/search/

COVID-19 Testing Information

There are 2 types of COVID-19 tests:

1. Over-the-counter (OTC) at-home COVID-19 test kits:
   • During Public Health Emergency, members with Medicare Part B coverage or enrolled in Medicare Advantage can obtain up to 8 free OTC test kits per month. Eligible members may visit participating pharmacies or health care providers to receive the kits. Participating pharmacies and health care providers will submit claims directly to Original Medicare (Not ATRIO). Members will need their original Medicare red-white-blue ID card to receive the free tests. For more information, go on-line or Call 1800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or TTY 1-877-486-2048
   • In addition, each household can order a one-time shipment of 2 sets of 4 free OTC at-home COVID-19 tests through the Federal government. Visit covidtests.gov to order your free at-home tests
2. Covid-19 diagnostic lab testing can be ordered by your provider are a covered service: Listed below are local testing resources for our service areas
   • Oregon COVID Testing
   • Nevada COVID Testing

Be Aware of Fraud Schemes

Review the helpful resources below to education yourself on fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

• Office of Inspector General Fraud Alert
• Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam

How to protect yourself from coronavirus and many other common viruses:

• Get your COVID-19 vaccine.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, or having been in a public place.
• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places – elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand or finger if you must touch something.
• Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.
• Clean and disinfect your home to remove germs: practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks & cell phones)
• Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 may increase in crowded, closed-in settings with little air circulation if there are people in the crowd who are sick.
• If you feel sick or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 call your doctor’s office or your county/region public health department

List of Resources and Helpful Information:

If you have questions, please call 211. They can provide general COVID-19 information.

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
• CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker
• For a vaccination provider near you check https://www.vaccines.gov/search/

Last updated Nov 07, 2023