Originally Posted by
basil
Have you guys tried to access a test as an asymptomatic person who just wants one for travel or the heck of it etc? I have, and had not good luck with it. Most urgent cares require you to have a visit with the practitioner and if you don’t have a diagnosis/symptoms they can’t really bill your insurance and will charge you $125-$150 for it. They have big disclaimers about your insurance maybe not covering your COVID test (though I think they need to by federal law).
I did have myself tested 3 times over the summer prior to staying at my parents’ beach house. It took 5-7 days to come back at that point so was basically meaningless. Not sure if turnaround times have improved.
If I could really just drive up and get a test and get the results in 24 hours I’d do it every week.
You can get a free test from any of the Stop the Spread testing sites. You don't have to be a resident of that town.
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/stop-the-spread
Otherwise, at the urgent care places you would have to pay out of pocket if you're asymptomatic. ($160 at the one in our town.)
Mommy to 2 DS's (2003 and 2007)