CDC should stop punishing cruisers

[PC Skier]

The covid tests for 4 people is going to cost us as much as taking  a 5th person on our cruise. You can get on a plane, train, bus and probably a spaceship without taking a covid test. 

[raitch]

What the hell kind of COVID tests are you getting 😅😅

[njkate]

17 minutes ago, raitch said:

What the hell kind of COVID tests are you getting 😅😅

My question as well. You can order 6 tests from emed for $150

[ChiefMateJRK]

I'm guessing that fifth passenger is "free" (plus gratuities 🤑).

[1025cruise]

Until the islands stop requiring it, the cruise lines won't stop requiring it. It's not just the CDC.

[CrazyTrain2]

1 hour ago, PC Skier said:

The covid tests for 4 people is going to cost us as much as taking  a 5th person on our cruise. You can get on a plane, train, bus and probably a spaceship without taking a covid test. 

I can confirm - you need a PCR Covid test to board a spaceship.

 

 

[shof515]

my covid tests only cost 20 bucks each

[ColeThornton]

So that probe I got on the alien spacecraft was actually a Covid test?   Weird.

[BirdTravels]

4 hours ago, PC Skier said:

The covid tests for 4 people is going to cost us as much as taking  a 5th person on our cruise. You can get on a plane, train, bus and probably a spaceship without taking a covid test. 

We order eMed kits. Take the test at the kitchen table sipping coffee. Results within 15 seconds of showing the proctor the negative results. And, when I submit my receipt to my medical insurance company, they reimburse me 100% of the cost. So my pre-cruise testing is free to me. 

 

We hope that the cruise line continues pre-cruise testing for a while. It is keeping active covid cases off the ships, which is a good thing. 

[The Shrike]

38 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

We order eMed kits. Take the test at the kitchen table sipping coffee. Results within 15 seconds of showing the proctor the negative results. And, when I submit my receipt to my medical insurance company, they reimburse me 100% of the cost. So my pre-cruise testing is free to me. 

 

We hope that the cruise line continues pre-cruise testing for a while. It is keeping active covid cases off the ships, which is a good thing. 

Not when you're testing two or three days prior, it's not. 

[BirdTravels]

2 minutes ago, The Shrike said:

Not when you're testing two or three days prior, it's not. 

All of the "disappointed cruisers" each week were people who would likely be carrying active covid onboard. The testing is doing its job and should be continued.  

[The Shrike]

Just now, BirdTravels said:

All of the "disappointed cruisers" each week were people who would likely be carrying active covid onboard. The testing is doing its job and should be continued.  

If we were still testing at the pier I'd be with you 100%.  But not when we test 48-72 hours out.  So I'll just agree to disagree.   Enjoy your weekend!

[RocketMan275]

2 hours ago, ColeThornton said:

So that probe I got on the alien spacecraft was actually a Covid test?   Weird.

That's why spaceflight is so popular for some.

[RocketMan275]

2 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said:

 

 

Edited July 2, 2022 by RocketMan275

[MoCruiseFan]

5 hours ago, PC Skier said:

The covid tests for 4 people is going to cost us as much as taking  a 5th person on our cruise. You can get on a plane, train, bus and probably a spaceship without taking a covid test. 

COVID test are 100% free at walgreens and CVS.

[debenson0723]

3 minutes ago, MoCruiseFan said:

COVID test are 100% free at walgreens and CVS.

There are reports that Walgreens is going to start charging $129 in the near future.

[billslowsky]

4 minutes ago, debenson0723 said:

There are reports that Walgreens is going to start charging $129 in the near future.

Walgreens always charged.  They were getting reimbursed by either private insurance or the government.  The government support is potentially going away,

 

Walgreens didn't do it "for free".

[deliver42]

Free testing is going the way of the Dodo bird unless congress reinstates the health payments.Doesn't look good. 

[PC Skier]

2 hours ago, MoCruiseFan said:

COVID test are 100% free at walgreens and CVS.

Not any more for travel

[PC Skier]

We have cruised 6 weeks this spring. No b2b passengers tested positive. Those of you who are worried about getting covid must not fly to the cruise or leave your house for groceries.

 

[MoCruiseFan]

37 minutes ago, PC Skier said:

Not any more for travel

They are here.

[julig22]

3 hours ago, MoCruiseFan said:

COVID test are 100% free at walgreens and CVS.

Not anymore - they changed the policy this week.

They might be free for some people (the site is somewhat vague) but the Walgreens site now says that they will charge if your insurance doesn't pay.  And mine won't. I already checked.

[joelheather]

I am amazed you guys are testing for free.  we have CINGA they will only pay for test if prescribed by a physician.  So we buy the emed tests. what insurance  covers your testing without a dr.s script?

 

[Old Fart Cruisers]

My insurance paid $72.00 ($12.00×6) towards my Emed tests.  Tests cost$185.56 ($150.00 plus $22.06 shipping & $13.50 tax), so my cost for 6 tests was $113.56 ($18.93 per test)

 

[MoCruiseFan]

Still free...

 

 

https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-testing.jsp?ban=covidfy21_newtestingpg_brandstory_main_01.09.2022