COVID-19 OTC at Home Testing – OptumRX Reimbursement Update

OptumRx (pharmacy) will cover the cost of at-home over the counter COVID-19 tests for employees on Clarkson’s health care plan effective January 15, 2022.

Reimbursement Highlights

  • Tests bought on 1/15/22 and on are eligible for reimbursement
  • All members on the plan are eligible for 8 tests every 30 days.  Example: a family of four can claim 32 tests within 30 days
  • The FDA approved tests for reimbursement are shown in the chart below
  • Right now, only Walmart and Rite Aid pharmacies are processing at point of sale, all other pharmacies will require a member to pay out of pocket and submit a claim to Optum (claim form attached).  Claims may also be submitted online here, https://covidtest.optumrx.com/covid-test-reimbursement, which is the quickest way to get reimbursed. For those unable to access via the OptumRx link can submit for reimbursement using the reimbursement form.
  • Members can visit the Optum FAQ webpage for more information, COVID-19 Test Kits (optumrx.com)

If you have any questions please email clarksonhr@clarkson.edu.

Thank you,

Human Resources

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