Update: Alive again and now just $10.97-$11.58.
Update: DEAD!
In Stock: Pack Of 2 iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests For $19.80 From Amazon
The US Government announced that up to 8 monthly home COVID tests per person will be reimbursed by insurance companies starting today. Read this post to see the full details and contact your insurance provider to for reimbursement details.
At home COVID-19 antigen rapid tests have been sold out online.
- FDA Authorized 15-Minute Self-Test: The test is a 15-minute self-test to detect whether or not an individual has COVID-19. The test can be completed in the comfort of your own home without the need to ship your sample to a lab.
- The iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test is a lateral flow assay intended for the qualitative detection of nucleocapsid protein antigen from SARS-CoV-2.
- Easy to Use with Zero Discomfort: Test can be done by inserting 1/2 to 3/4 inch of a simple non-invasive nasal swab. Step-by-step instructional videos are available in our app (Installation of app is optional).
- For Ages 2 and Above : The self-administered test is recommended for individuals aged 15 years and older. Adult-collection is required for testing children 2-14 years old.
- Manage Group Testing Via Mobile App: The iHealth Test app allows the administrator of a small group to monitor and track the group members’ test results as needed at school, work or an event.
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What is the true accuracy of these tests? Are there reports of false negatives?
Are these legitimate enough to show before I go to Israel?
The iHealth® COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test when conducted by a lay user correctly identified 94.3% of positive samples. Additionally, the iHealth® COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test correctly identified 98.1% of negative samples.
https://www.fda.gov/media/153923/download
For comparison, the BinaxNow tests are apparently 84% sensitive to positives, and 98.5% for negative.
Matt, where did you get your data? According to this https://secure.medicalletter.org/downloads/5041a_table.pdf BinaxNow is more accurate.
The Positive percent agreement/negative percent agreement is…
iHealth:Symptomatic: 94%/98% — Asymptomatic: 85-88%/No Data
BinaxNOW: Symptomatic: 100%/91% — Asymptomatic: 92%/97%
I don’t think you can use this for travel. The FAQ on their website says regarding accuracy:
“Based on the results of a clinical study where the iHealth® COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test was compared to an FDA authorized molecular SARS-CoV-2 test, iHealth® COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test correctly identified 94.3% of positive specimens and 98.1% of negative specimens.”
I tried to post this with the link to the FDA study that confirms these stats but I think it was auto-removed.
Google is your friend…. direct from the source
“not a home test kit”
https://corona.health.gov.il/en/abroad/arriving-by-air/
I haven’t seen these *out* of stock those week. And the Abbott Binaxnow tests have been available this week for $14/2 through Walmart from 3-7 AM Eastern.
ships in 9 days
will go to urgent care center instead
some states starting offering at home kits free of charge (got today sms from state)
Hi, I think it may be worth posting a reminder to all of those that took advantage of the Kohl’s rebates black Friday deal that the deadline is coming up.
Lots of mixed reviews on these around missing components, anyone have experience?
Showing dead again for me, delivery Jan 10.
I just bought them again. They are great for “peace of mind” prior to walking into an affair or a family event or being with family. The price break makes sense. NOTE: These are not “legally” accepted anywhere as proof of anything (ie. no for Israel)
+1. Just hope they are accurate.
“Usually ships within 12 days.”
To be eligible for reimbursement through insurance, does the order need to be placed after January 15 or is it enough for the order to ship after January 15?
I was wondering the same thing when I posted this. But decided to err on the side of caution and not mention that possibility. Huge plus if it goes by shipping and charge date. Though I’m sure insurance companies will look for any excuse they can to not pay on a claim, as they usually do…
I had the same question and asked it when the DDMS had the news that tests would be reimbursable after January 15. Unfortunately no one answered, so I cancelled my most recent order which was not going to ship according to Amazon until 1/31.
Because probably no one knows the answer.
That was why I erred and cancelled my most recent pending order. Since it was not going to ship until 1/31, why not just reorder after they become reimbursable.
Because they’ll likely sell out a lot faster after 1/15.
(Don’t get me wrong, I’m hoping to do the same thing. Me and everybody else.)
Shockingly, they don’t seem to be sold out!
When ordered on 1/8, it said 12-15 days to ship. Received 1/10.
How would the insurance know and why should they care when it was ordered? If the invoice says January 15th or later, then that is the purchase date. Period.
Personally, I would rather get them from a source that supplies them with no out-of-pocket charges and they bill the insurance company. Does that setup exist yet?
It depends on your insurance company. Some of them have established a pharmacy chain as their preferred provider. Then you can go there and show your insurance card and it’s like a prescription with no copay. Of course that only works if the stores in your area have enough tests in stock and mine do not.
RE: You may want to stock up now if you need them, even though they are not currently covered by insurance.
If you order now Amazon won’t ship and charge you before a few days. (They say 12 days to my address). so you might get the refund
How is it free after reimbursement if reimbursement? Is the reimbursement not $12?
It’s $12/test…
GENIUS. Not the first time I’ve made that mistake.
I believe rapid tests are acceptable for travel to Israel however even if gets you on the flight you still have another test when you land so its not worth taking chances with a rapid that supposedly can have false results (more then the pcr tests)
Anyone got any money from insurance
…Your claim is in progress. A claim typically takes 14 days to process. We will then send you a claim determination in the mail…
Is medicaid also covering these?
They are NOT covered by Medicare
Amerigroup said on their website that you could get free tests only if you order from them. They don’t give any info on submitting a claim to be reimbursed for tests that you bought yourself…
Has anyone figured out how to get a receipt for walmart online order for insurance submission? or insurance will accept order page snapshot?
Print a screenshot
Is the ‘month’ in question a calendar month or a rolling month from the latest purchase?
Go puff more lucrative with 10$ credits
Careful, my insurance company is refusing to refund these from Amazon and they keep giving me the runaround telling me I need to buy them from an official pharmacy yad yada even though Amazon is. Amazon is refusing to take them back once you buy these and I’m out several hundred dollars because my insurance is refusing to refund me and I don’t even know how to fight that.
Which insurance company was that?
I also bought them from Amazon and am waiting to get reimbursed from my insurance company (Cigna). What insurance company do you have? You need to share that detail for this info. to be helpful. Thanks!
Are these tests good enough for returning back to the US?
Why bother buying it if the guvmint is giving them away?
Agreed.
You can have mine that they sent me.
Not sure what the point of testing is at this point
Because maybe some people here want to avoid infecting others with COVID. If you don’t know whether you have it, you won’t know to isolate to avoid spreading it. (And I’m guessing that somebody who posts a comment like that is probably not big on masking.)
Because maybe you need more than you can get for free.