COVID19 DRIVE-THRU TESTING

WHAT IS THE COST?

Express Health Systems charges $99 to perform a Covid19 Evaluation and Sample Collection.

The laboratory that carries out the Covid19 test will bill your insurance directly with no out of pocket expense to the insured.

The laboratory offers a cash price of $95 for the uninsured.
 

I THOUGHT COVID19 TESTING WAS FREE?
Our clinic opted out of private and public health insurance billing in 2016 and currently retains the same status.  Our clinic has not changed health insurance acceptance in reaction to Covid19. Our clinic cannot directly bill your insurance for any care provided by our clinic staff. Our clinic cannot provide services free of charge, as performing Covid19 patient evaluations and sample collections creates expenses for our Clinic. Our clinic is offering a convenient drive-thru Covid19 sample collection for patients who would like the test performed for $99. A lab fee of $95 applies for uninsured patients. For insured Patients, the lab fee is covered by your insurance.

FREE COVID19 TESTING FOR THE UNINSURED

The passing of recent laws states that the uninsured can receive free Covid19 evaluations, provided specific criteria are met.  Government healthcare facilities may offer “free” testing paid for with taxpayer dollars.  Primary care physicians who accept health insurance may offer Covid19 evaluations for which they can bill the government. In light of our clinic’s choice to opt out of health insurance networks, our clinic is unable to bill health insurance plans and government agencies for Covid19 evaluations.  A letter of medical necessity for you to provide to your insurance company for reimbursement can, however, be provided to patients who undergo Covid19 testing at our clinic. If you are able to undergo Covid19 testing free of charge elsewhere, we advise you do so. If you would like to undergo Covid19 testing at our clinic for a fee, we offer convenient drive-thru testing for $99. A lab fee of $95 applies for uninsured patients. For insured Patients, the lab fee is covered by your insurance.

COVID19 TESTING FOR THE INSURED

Our clinic opted out of private and public health insurance billing in 2016, and currently retains the same status.  Our clinic has not changed health insurance acceptance in reaction to Covid19. Our clinic cannot directly bill your insurance for any care provided by our clinic staff. Our clinic cannot provide services free of charge, as performing Covid19 patient evaluations and sample collections incur clinic expenses. Our clinic is offering a convenient drive-thru Covid19 sample collection for patients who would like the test performed for $99. A lab fee of $95 applies for uninsured patients. A letter of medical necessity for you to provide to your insurance company for reimbursement can, however, be provided to patients who undergo Covid19 testing at our clinic.

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WHERE CAN I GET TESTED WITH YOUR CLINIC?
Express Health Systems has partnered with Express Weight Loss Clinic for your sample collection. Testing locations include:

Express Weight Loss Clinic 

230 W Parker Rd, Suite 210

Plano, TX 75075    

Express Weight Loss Clinic

4293 Kinsey Drive

Tyler, TX 75703                                                                   

WHERE CAN I GET FREE TESTING?

You can review the following websites for “Resource Information” provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services. You can contact your Primary Care Provider and/or your local Public Health Department, Texas Health and Human Services Commission at www.Texas.gov, and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at www.HHS.gov.  Specific criteria must be met regarding the patient’s condition in order to be eligible for free testing.

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CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR COVID19 EVALUATION REQUEST