The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will provide 180,000 free COVID-19 tests to 36,000 households statewide.
Previously, tests were only available in select ZIP codes.
Residents can request the tests through the end of August. Households will receive one kit containing five tests.
“Testing remains both a critical and helpful tool in managing the spread of COVID-19, and reduces the risk of getting infected for our loved ones and neighbors,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive.
“We encourage residents to take advantage of these free tests as many families get ready to head back to school. We are grateful for our partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation to ensure equitable access to tools that prevent COVID-19.”
All households in the state of Michigan can order their free COVID-19 tests through AccessCovidTests.org. The tests will typically arrive within a week of ordering. Those without internet access can contact 211 for assistance ordering tests.
This program is in addition to free at-home tests available through the federal government’s partnership with the U.S.Postal Service. To learn more, go to https://special.usps.com.
Private health insurers are required to cover up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month for each person covered by a health plan. For more information, go to https://www.michigan.gov/difs/covid-19/insurance-coverage-for-over-the-counter-covid-19-tests.
For more information about testing, visit Michigan.gov/Coronavirus.
