Contact your health care provider to discuss options.Isolate and wear a mask if you must be around other people, even if you are fully vaccinated.What do I do if I test positive for COVID-19? We encourage individuals to ask about the need for a doctor’s order when scheduling an appointment or upon arrival for testing. If an individual is symptomatic, they may need to be seen by a provider prior to getting a test. Individuals who visit other types of testing sites may or may not be required to bring a doctor’s order. Individuals who go to a State of Maine supported Swab and Send site or a commercial pharmacy for testing do not need to bring a doctor’s order to get a test. We encourage individuals to ask about cost when making an appointment or upon arrival for testing.ĭo I need a doctor’s order to get a test?.Those without insurance may be responsible for any charge not covered by insurance. May charge or bill insurance for COVID-19 testing.Independent providers, urgent cares, walk-in clinics, and hospitals Individuals, regardless of coverage, should not be billed directly for PCR testing.Will bill insurance for those that are insured or submit for reimbursement to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a federal program, for those that are uninsured.These sites are listed in the directory below.Ĭommercial pharmacy locations conducting PCR testing, such as Walgreens and CVS.
Will not charge the patient or bill insurance for a test, though some sites may still collect insurance information if available.State of Maine funded and supported sites, such as Swab and Send sites or Walgreens stores conducting antigen tests. More information about COVID testing prior to travel to Canada.Tests must be taken with in 72 hours of planned entry by car, or within 72 hours of the scheduled departure for air travel.Tests must be non-antigen tests, such as a PCR or NAAT test.Currently, all travelers 5 years of age or older, regardless of citizenship, must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result to enter Canada.What type of test do I need to cross the Canadian border?