COVID-19 TESTING

TESTING

Weekly Rapid Salvia Testing

  • Free for all State employees, regardless if you are on the State's medical plan
  • Free for  all retirees and dependents that are covered on the State's medical plan
  • For full details and registration information, please see this weekly update. 
  • New dates are added weekly.
  • No provider referral needed.
  • No copays.


NASAL SWAB TESTING

  • Call your healthcare provider right away if you believe you might have been exposed to COVID-19 or have symptoms such as fever, cough, or trouble breathing. (If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, please call 911.) 
  • If your health care provider determines you should be tested for COVID-19, they will order the test and confirm the location for testing. 
  • If you do not have a health care provider, you can contact your medical benefits provider for assistance in locating a testing location. 
  • If you would like to find a testing location yourself, please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services COVID-19 page at azhealth.gov/covid19testing 


No Copays for COVID-19 Testing

We have received a few reports of State medical plan members being charged a copay for COVID-19 testing. If this happens, here’s what you can do:

  • If the provider attempts to collect payment from you, please use this link to find a letter explaining our benefit.
  • If you have already paid a copay, contact your medical carrier for assistance on receiving a refund.