No more Covid testing to travel to USA- reversed for travelers from China Jan 5, 2023
Jun 10, 2022, 2:21 pm
#91
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Hooray! This is great timing for me since my recovery letter (from my symptomless case that kept me stuck in Argentina for an extra 5 days) just expired. The US has been a step behind throughout the pandemic, and that absolutely includes lifting unscientific restrictions like the testing requirement.
Jun 10, 2022, 2:32 pm
#92
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Jun 10, 2022, 2:34 pm
#93
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[mod edit] I am happy to not have to deal with this anymore.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Jun 10, 2022 at 3:08 pm Reason: OMNI comment redacted
Jun 10, 2022, 2:47 pm
#94
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I’ll thank them for saving me $0-40 per passenger on my flights, but I may come to miss the end of all the airline ticket flexibility — which ends with this testing requirement — more than I appreciate the end of my test costs.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Jun 10, 2022 at 3:09 pm Reason: Conform with edited version of quoted post
Jun 10, 2022, 2:47 pm
#95
Join Date: Jun 2012
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[mod edit - no longer relevant]
I just received our first (and now, definitely last) boxes from eMed - were leaving Tuesday so didn’t want to wait any longer in case there were delays in processing, etc. On the one hand, these are now just really overpriced BinaxNow tests. On the other hand, saved lots of space in our carry ons😀
I just received our first (and now, definitely last) boxes from eMed - were leaving Tuesday so didn’t want to wait any longer in case there were delays in processing, etc. On the one hand, these are now just really overpriced BinaxNow tests. On the other hand, saved lots of space in our carry ons😀
Jun 10, 2022, 2:53 pm
#96
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I could call them and complain about getting too much money, but...nah!
Jun 10, 2022, 3:15 pm
#97
Join Date: Aug 2009
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Yes. All tests are reimbursable by insurance at least to some degree. I had a few unexpired eMed tests (paid previously and reimbursed by insurance) and also picked up a box of 5 Flowflex at Costco for my upcoming trips (was planning to add proctoring by Azova, which is not necessary now). The Flowflex tests were processed at point of sale with $0 out of pocket cost. So for those who have ordered eMed tests you can always file insurance claim. It may not be covered for the entire amount but insurance will pay for part of it.
Jun 10, 2022, 3:34 pm
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Jun 10, 2022, 3:49 pm
#100
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And given what they went through, it's a smart idea because the last thing that industry needs to remain in business are ships full of covid19 cases.
Jun 10, 2022, 3:50 pm
#101
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I’ve got 4 tests left from an eMed 6-pack and am waiting on approval of the insurance claim. Even if they don’t reimburse the full amount, 1) the tests on-site were $25 each, and 2) I would’ve gladly paid $90 a test to go through the motions on a video call and avoid listening to my husband’s daily paranoia about getting stuck abroad.
Also, my tests don’t expire until January, and I have almost zero confidence that they won’t try to resurrect this in the fall.
Also, my tests don’t expire until January, and I have almost zero confidence that they won’t try to resurrect this in the fall.
Jun 10, 2022, 3:50 pm
#102
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Jun 10, 2022, 3:59 pm
#103
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I got $150. I wonder if it's because I have a gold plated insurance policy that tends to pay 100% of most things, or if it was just an error. My insurer's website (Kaiser Permanente) says I should only have gotten 6x $12 = $72.
I could call them and complain about getting too much money, but...nah!
I could call them and complain about getting too much money, but...nah!
Jun 10, 2022, 4:02 pm
#104
Join Date: Feb 2018
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Given the seemingly increased latency between infection and a positive test especially with recent variants, I imagine this has been true for a while, whether with testing (international travel) or without (domestic travel), considering that both PCR and antigen tests are permitted.
Jun 10, 2022, 4:11 pm
#105
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This is awesome! My hops back to Canada won't be as annoying anymore