Aug 31, 2021, 10:34 am
Last edit by: gudugan
CHECK THIS LINK FOR YOUR LOT NUMBER ON YOUR BinaxNOW Covid Tests for the extended expiration date:
Previously, it was on https://ohio.emed.com/ but the link has been removed.
The good news is that as of mid-Dec 2021, Abbott Labs is apparently shipping only kits with printed expiration dates well into 2022.
*Hat Tip to poster Blue Skye
- Lot 195-200: https://www.emed.com/hubfs/Case%2001269955-COL-03030%20BinaxNOW%E2%84%A2%20COVID-19%20Ag%20Home%20Test%20%20Product%20Expiry%20Upda te%20-%20Customer%20Letter%20EN%20%20-%20%20US.pdf?hsLang=en
- Lot 195-200 and 195-100: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/binax-now/scrtechs-0381-v8-binaxnow-covid-19-ag-home-test-product.pdf
- Lot 195-000: https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/COVID-19-BinaxNOW-Expiry-Extension.pdf
Previously, it was on https://ohio.emed.com/ but the link has been removed.
The good news is that as of mid-Dec 2021, Abbott Labs is apparently shipping only kits with printed expiration dates well into 2022.
*Hat Tip to poster Blue Skye
Issues re EMed/Abbot Binaxnow Navica Tests.
Apr 27, 2022, 5:45 pm
#706
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195-100 lot 181008. Original expiration Jan 28, 2023.
Can't find if this date has been extended.
Can't find if this date has been extended.
Apr 27, 2022, 6:33 pm
#707
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the regulations require insurance to reimburse up to $12/test (or $24 for a pack of 2). The Emed test packs that include proctoring are $150 for 6 or $25/test. While some insurance companies might just reimburse the whole thing, some specific plans could even require it I suppose, they are well within their rights to simply reimburse 12 x 6 or $72 of the cost and no more.
Apr 27, 2022, 9:41 pm
#708
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the regulations require insurance to reimburse up to $12/test (or $24 for a pack of 2). The Emed test packs that include proctoring are $150 for 6 or $25/test. While some insurance companies might just reimburse the whole thing, some specific plans could even require it I suppose, they are well within their rights to simply reimburse 12 x 6 or $72 of the cost and no more.
For example, see below, with the text I bolded at the end: prescribed tests are different from the OTC tests.
What if I buy more than one test at a time?
GEHA is required to provide reimbursement for 8 tests per rolling 30-day period per covered member, meaning 8 tests per GEHA subscriber plus 8 tests per spouse, child or other dependent who’s covered on the subscriber's plan. That means, for example, a family of four can be reimbursed for 32 tests per rolling 30-day period, regardless of whether the tests are bought all at once or at separate times throughout the rolling 30-day period. GEHA recognizes that some OTC COVID-19 tests are sold in packages containing more than one test. In applying the quantity limit of 8, GEHA may count each test separately, even if multiple tests are sold in one package.
GEHA will continue to cover COVID-19 tests if they are ordered by a physician, non-physician practitioner, pharmacist or other authorized health care professional.
GEHA is required to provide reimbursement for 8 tests per rolling 30-day period per covered member, meaning 8 tests per GEHA subscriber plus 8 tests per spouse, child or other dependent who’s covered on the subscriber's plan. That means, for example, a family of four can be reimbursed for 32 tests per rolling 30-day period, regardless of whether the tests are bought all at once or at separate times throughout the rolling 30-day period. GEHA recognizes that some OTC COVID-19 tests are sold in packages containing more than one test. In applying the quantity limit of 8, GEHA may count each test separately, even if multiple tests are sold in one package.
GEHA will continue to cover COVID-19 tests if they are ordered by a physician, non-physician practitioner, pharmacist or other authorized health care professional.
Apr 27, 2022, 9:59 pm
#709
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I felt there were other advantages to the Azova/Flowflex option such as convenience. And regardless, just wanted to note that there is another good option besides BinaxNow/eMed.
May 1, 2022, 4:19 pm
#710
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Has anyone used the Binax test before flying EK MXP-JFK?
Any issues?
Any issues?
May 1, 2022, 4:35 pm
#712
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FYI, for a time Optum was giving free 2-day shipping on the 2-pack kits, but these days they’re charging $7.99 for expedited shipping (2-4 business days) and $5.99 for standard (4-7 biz days).
May 1, 2022, 5:18 pm
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May 2, 2022, 7:57 pm
#714
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Any experiences here with Onpoint Tele testing. It looks like you can use any test. The hours for testing aren't the best when overseas, but they provided a confirmed appt and a name of the proctor. You can schedule two tests in each appt.
May 3, 2022, 11:18 pm
#715
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Silly question but with eMed, do you make the appointment in advance, or just request it when you're ready to test (and they're always available)?
May 3, 2022, 11:27 pm
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May 4, 2022, 5:29 am
#717
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I would just suggestion testing first thing in the morning, when other time zones are still asleep. You might have a longer wait if you connect in the mid-afternoon.
May 6, 2022, 2:26 am
#718
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the regulations require insurance to reimburse up to $12/test (or $24 for a pack of 2). The Emed test packs that include proctoring are $150 for 6 or $25/test. While some insurance companies might just reimburse the whole thing, some specific plans could even require it I suppose, they are well within their rights to simply reimburse 12 x 6 or $72 of the cost and no more.
I believe Kaiser has recently started distributing test kits in network, in which case the cap would start applying.
May 12, 2022, 5:35 am
#719
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Opened test kit. One liquid, TWO swabs, NO little kit/booklet. So, useless.
Always bring a backup. This is my 4th dud out of ~30.
Always bring a backup. This is my 4th dud out of ~30.
May 12, 2022, 9:54 pm
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Is there any update on another 3-month extension of the original tests with 9 months of validity? I know those had been extended up to 6 months (and I used one close to its new expiration date the other week without issue), but I don't know if there have been subsequent extensions.