ciscodog Posted January 18, 2022 #101 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks! Just ordered some! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingFromLA Posted January 18, 2022 #102 Share Posted January 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Alekezam said: Only partially true. Some insurance companies have agreed to cover a portion of the costs but not all. i.e BCBS of Texas is covering up to $12 per test once a month.Never assume. If your insurance is only covering 1 per month, you must have heard wrong. It is actually 8 per person per month, up to $12 per at home test kit. This is federal, so BCBS does not get to decide that they only cover 1 test kit. The only health insurance plans not required to reimburse back up to 8 per month are plans that are under Medicare and Medicaid. If you have a plan that is under Medicare and Medicaid, then you are SOL, as they are not federally mandated to cover any at home test kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted January 18, 2022 #103 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Saw this earlier today and ordered ours. Thanks for posting this here. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdever Posted January 18, 2022 #104 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks for posting here! Saw this on Apple News and just ordered mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted January 18, 2022 #105 Share Posted January 18, 2022 So far I can get to the welcome page, but not the ordering page. Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted January 18, 2022 #106 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Now the welcome page says that we can order tests starting Jan 19th - tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted January 18, 2022 #107 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks, heard it wasn't available until tomorrow, got a head start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted January 18, 2022 #108 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Hmm. Well, I guess the Beta test was successful. I did get an Ack! At-home COVID-19 tests will ship free starting in late January. USPS will only send one set of 4 free tests to valid residential addresses. We are unable to process duplicate orders for the same address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundloop Posted January 18, 2022 #109 Share Posted January 18, 2022 19 minutes ago, Ferry_Watcher said: Now the welcome page says that we can order tests starting Jan 19th - tomorrow. I ordered some approximately 30 minutes ago. I'm glad they're doing this, if nothing else we can test ourselves after our next cruise to make sure we won't be spreading the virus to anyone (and self quarantine if by chance we catch it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keywest1 Posted January 18, 2022 #110 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Just got a link to this this morning from my DD. So easy! Thanks for posting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHARTWICK Posted January 18, 2022 #111 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I've ordered ours as well - went right through. Maybe it means they won't be FILLING the orders until tomorrow? Sure wish cruise lines would approve these for pre-cruise testing. But then, I wish for a lot of things!! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted January 18, 2022 #112 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Ordered my set of 4 tests just now. If you get an error message when you check put, just back up and hit the checkout button again. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbarker10 Posted January 18, 2022 #113 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I went ahead and ordered some, I'm hoping Carnival will shift guidelines to allow these. If not, then nice to have at home for safety's sake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe817 Posted January 18, 2022 #114 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Thanks for posting the link Blerk! Ordered mine just now! 👍 Easy peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted January 18, 2022 #115 Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, BlerkOne said: Carnival won't accept, but you can test yourself before or after a cruise. https://www.covidtests.gov/ So these are the ones the government is sending....but CCL won't accept there results? 🤨 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingston13 Posted January 18, 2022 #116 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Because there is no proctor on the test and no written results 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted January 18, 2022 #117 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I am sorry to ask, because I know someone already posted the link, but I can not find it with all the pages in this topic. What is the link for the Carnival Approved site to buy the proctored tests? My cruise is on 2/6 and none of the places I have called have any Rapids and do not know when they will get more. Thank you in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundloop Posted January 18, 2022 #118 Share Posted January 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, kingston13 said: Because there is no proctor on the test and no written results Exactly. Carnival has to have some level of assurance that the person taking the test is really you, and that someone has actually taken the test at the time when they say they did. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC Rider 69 Posted January 18, 2022 #119 Share Posted January 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Alekezam said: Sorry to break it to you......mine "specifically" state 12-02-2022. Ok, I guess that makes you the winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoMike Posted January 18, 2022 #120 Share Posted January 18, 2022 39 minutes ago, slavigne5577 said: I am sorry to ask, because I know someone already posted the link, but I can not find it with all the pages in this topic. What is the link for the Carnival Approved site to buy the proctored tests? My cruise is on 2/6 and none of the places I have called have any Rapids and do not know when they will get more. Thank you in advance! https://www.carnival.com/Legal/covid-19-legal-notices/return-to-service-faqs Scroll down a bit & they have links to a few sites. You can also order them through emed.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted January 18, 2022 #121 Share Posted January 18, 2022 Great suggestion. I tested a day before my official proctored antigen test to fly and board the ship. I also tested the day before I flew home as I also needed a test to board a plane. On my roll call there were A LOT of people who tested positive on their pre cruise test. Personally I would rather test on a free test to know that I have Covid, then paying for a travel test (if you have to pay), and you also have more time to deal with rescheduling, if you test 3-4 days before you cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MizMoon Posted January 19, 2022 #122 Share Posted January 19, 2022 5 hours ago, MizMoon said: Am I too early to be concerned about testing? May 3rd on Freedom from Seattle, flying in from Reno. Not first Alaska cruise, so no unmissable plans, solo trip (easy-peasy) and fully vaxxed as of now...... Have had two negative tests in recent months - whew! I will try to get my tests ordered tomorrow and keep planning on going. Good thoughts to everyone with very near sailing dates! 👍🚢🌛 Got my tests ordered and paid my final - Feeling Good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ferry_Watcher Posted January 19, 2022 #123 Share Posted January 19, 2022 5 hours ago, Ferry_Watcher said: Now the welcome page says that we can order tests starting Jan 19th - tomorrow. Thanks everyone, I was finally able to get through and order the free tests! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dololie Posted January 19, 2022 #124 Share Posted January 19, 2022 went to emed said they were sold out. Optum has them but you have to buy 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare slavigne5577 Posted January 19, 2022 #125 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Just paid for two tests from Home Rapid Tests by Radeas. Paid more than other on other Carnival site but atleast I know I have tests 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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