Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Rapid Tests Now Available at No Cost
For Medi-Cal Beneficiaries
Starting February 1, 2022, all Medi-Cal beneficiaries may obtain up to eight (8) over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests per month at no cost through pharmacies enrolled as Medi-Cal providers. This limit can be exceeded if the tests are ordered or administered by a medical provider following an individualized clinical assessment.
For at-home test kits purchased between March 11, 2021, and January 31, 2022, DHCS will reimburse Medi-Cal beneficiaries the retail cost with a receipt, using the process outlined here. You can learn more in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section.
For L.A. Care Covered ™ and PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan Members
Starting January 15, 2022, L.A. Care members in our commercial L.A. Care Covered ™ Plans and PASC-SEIU Homecare Workers Health Care Plan may obtain up to eight (8) over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests per month at no cost through an L.A. Care network pharmacy. Read the details in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section.
For more about COVID-19 testing , please visit our general Testing Information webpage.