COVID-19 Information

 Effective January 1, 2024, COVID home test kits will no longer be covered, aligning with how other over-the-counter products are already managed.


COVID-19 antibody test

HUGHP members will be covered for the COVID-19 antibody test when the following conditions are met:

  • The test is ordered for medical reasons (i.e., you exhibited signs of the illness; however, you had not been tested for the illness)
  • The test is ordered by a network physician
  • The test is performed by a network lab

Consult with your physician to determine if they recommend that you be tested. 

Note: the test will not be covered if it is ordered for administrative reasons (i.e. return to work/school/public health study), or a travel requirement.

Important: If you are a POS member currently out-of-state and the ordering provider is not located in your current state, please contact our office at (617) 495-2008 for a list of network labs.

VACCINE LOCATIONS:

Harvard University Health Services is not the only source of vaccination for members of the Harvard community. It is strongly recommended that individuals seek vaccination opportunities from all sources available to them. This may include state vaccination sites, community-based sites, and other healthcare providers. Many of these locations may have a greater vaccine supply than the University does at this time.

When receiving the vaccine at state vaccination sites, community-based sites, or other clinical settings, please present your BCBSMA medical ID card. If you are receiving the vaccine at a retail pharmacy, please present your Express Scripts pharmacy card.

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