COVID-19 Testing Information
US Based Faculty and Staff
There is a limit of 8 at-home tests per member per month during a rolling 30-day period. Tests must be purchased for diagnosis purposes in order to be covered. See the Express Scripts flyer for more information.
- Home deliver (starting 1/28/2022)
You can order tests from the Express Scripts Pharmacy for $0 copay. Order at www.express-scripts.com.
- Retail network coverage (starting 1/28/2022)
You can purchase tests from any in-network retail pharmacy for $0 copay. Tests must be purchased at the pharmacy counter and you must show your Northwestern insurance card. Online retailers, such as Amazon, may not be considered an in-network retail pharmacy and therefore might not be covered. Visit www.express-scripts.com or (800) 601-9314 (ID number K9EA) for a list of in-network retail pharmacies.
- Manual reimbursement
Purchase a test at an in-network retail pharmacy at the pharmacy counter (not at the general store check-out) and request a "pharmacy receipt" at point of sale. Submit to Express Scripts (ESI) using this claim form or their online portal. A pharmacy receipt must contain specific information. Questions can be answered by your pharmacist or ESI at (800) 601-9314 (ID number K9EA). See this guide for assistance submitting a claim.
US Based Postdocs
Over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for diagnosing COVID-19 are covered through the BCBSIL/Prime Therapeutics® pharmacy benefits. If you use a pharmacy in Prime’s network, you should not have to submit a separate claim for reimbursement. BCBSIL/Prime Therapeutics® will cover FDA-authorized over-the-counter diagnostic tests purchased on or after January 15, up to 8 tests every 30 days per person. If an in-network pharmacy can’t submit your claim electronically, you can submit a claim for reimbursement. See this flyer for additional information from BCBSIL. Call the number on the back of your card for any questions.
Other Testing Resources
- The Federal Government is sending out 500 million rapid at-home tests for free (max. 4). Request tests be mailed to your home at COVIDTests.gov.
- Northwestern offers on-campus testing sites.
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