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Update: COVID-19 Related Testing CostsFederal funding is ending for COVID-19 testing across all healthcare systems. Yale New Haven Health System will continue to offer COVID-19 testing at our locations, but we are required to change how we bill for this test beginning June 15, 2022. |
Update: Testing Appointments
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Yale New Haven Health has multiple COVID-19 public testing sites to accommodate adults and children who may have symptoms (symptomatic), those without symptoms (asymptomatic), and also those scheduled for procedures at our locations. Appointments are recommended, but not required for most sites. Drive-through, walk-up and draw station testing centers are located throughout Connecticut, with an additional site in Westerly, Rhode Island and New York. Click here to find a COVID-19 testing location near you.
All COVID-19 tests at Yale New Haven Health are PCR tests, which detect genetic material in the virus. These tests are considered to be the highest quality tests because of their superior accuracy in detecting COVID-19, even in people who are asymptomatic.
Our testing sites offer:
I believe I have symptoms (symptomatic) of COVID-19:
If you have symptoms and would like a test, please call your doctor’s office. They will give you instructions for testing and provide you with a referral to obtain a test at one of our testing locations.
If you do not have a doctor, call the Yale New Haven Health COVID-19 Call Center at 833-ASK-YNHH (833-275-9644).
I have no symptoms (asymptomatic) of COVID-19:
If you have no symptoms and would like a test, schedule a test online at one of our select locations.
All of our locations allow for online self scheduling.
Have questions? Call the Yale New Haven Health COVID-19 Call Center at 833-ASK-YNHH (833-275-9644).
Pre-Procedure
If you need a test for a medical procedure at Yale-New Haven Health System, you will be contacted to schedule that test within three days of your procedure. Please do not use the self-schedule website to schedule your test. If you are being tested for a medical procedure and have questions about the test process or would like to schedule your test, please contact the YNHHS COVID Hotline Call Center for assistance at (833)- ASK-YNHH or (833)-275-9644 7 days per week 7am-7pm for assistance.
Depending on your insurance policy and benefit plan, you may be responsible for some portion of your testing costs (such as a deductible, co-pay or co-insurance).
If your insurance company denies coverage for your COVID-19 test, you will receive a bill for testing. Our business office will determine the test cost at that time.
When providers order a COVID-19 test, they will indicate if the test is needed for surgery or a procedure. In these cases, COVID-19 testing before your surgery or procedure will be billed to your insurance company. If you do not have insurance, you will not be billed for this test.
There are many other reasons why you may need or want a COVID-19 test. Some of these reasons are listed below:
While many insurance companies will cover the cost of COVID-19 testing, each insurance carrier may have a different policy. Insurance carrier’s coverage for COVID-19 testing may differ depending on the reason for testing. Please check with your insurance carrier before scheduling your appointment at a Yale New Haven Health testing site.
Depending on your insurance policy and benefit plan, you may be responsible for some portion of your testing costs (such as a deductible, co-pay or co-insurance). If your insurance company denies coverage for your COVID-19 test, you will receive a bill for testing. Our business office will determine the test cost at that time.
Please contact your insurance carrier with questions regarding the cost of a test. Staff at our testing sites are happy to assist you, but they are not able to answer questions about specific costs or insurance policy benefits.
Please use our Patient Estimator to get an estimate of the cost of your test.
Please use our Patient Estimator to get an estimate of the cost of your test.
You may also visit these state-supported testing sites in Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York
Yes, it is important to continue to be tested if you are experiencing symptoms or if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, even after vaccination. Please do not attribute your symptoms to allergies or a cold simply because you have been vaccinated. There continues to be transmission of COVID-19 by people who do not have symptoms or who do not know they are infected. Timely and frequent testing will help identify and prevent the unintentional spread of COVID-19 throughout our communities.
There are younger populations (ie, less than 5 years old) that are not yet eligible for vaccination. Continuing to be tested for Covid-19 helps the entire population by detecting variants and preventing transmission to individuals who have not been able to be vaccinated. It is also critically important to continue testing for the health of our families, friends and communities as the state of CT continues to open up our schools and businesses.
Yes, we perform COVID-19 tested on all ages from 0 and up.
All results will be available via YNHHS MyChart and to the ordering provider.
Due to current demands for testing, results are typically available within 2 days.
It’s important to call your primary care provider. If you do not have one, please contact the YNHHS COVID Hotline Call Center at (833)- ASK-YNHH or (833)-275-9644 7 days per week 7am-7pm.