Households can order 8 more free at-home COVID-19 tests

May 18, 2022 - 03:13 PM
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September 22, 2023 Update: HHS awards $600M to make COVID-19 tests; public can order 4 more free

Beginning September 25, 2023, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. See COVID.gov for more details.

Before You Throw Out “Expired” Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.

U.S. residents can order online eight more free at-home tests for COVID-19, the White House announced yesterday. People who have difficulty accessing the internet or need additional support can order the tests by phone. The U.S. Postal Service has delivered about 350 million free at-home tests to households since January, with the latest round funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

Update: On December 15, 2022, the Biden Administration announced its COVID-⁠19 Winter Preparedness Plan. As part of this plan, free COVID-19 tests are once again available through www.COVIDTests.gov.

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