Who can get the services? Anyone without health insurance, regardless of their immigration status. A social security number and / or government ID can be requested, but this is NOT required.
What is offered for free? ü Tests for COVID-19 ü Treatment of COVID-19 ü Vaccines for COVID-19
Because it is free? A federal Uninsured Program pays for COVID-19-related services provided to anyone without health insurance.
Important details § Everyone is eligible to receive COVID-19 related services, regardless of their immigration status.
Tests, treatment, or vaccinations paid for by the federal government will not affect anyone’s immigration status, nor will they be shared with immigration agencies.
- If you are an uninsured person and you receive a bill related to COVID-19 testing and treatment, ask your provider to bill HRSA’s COVID-19 Uninsured Program instead of billing you.
- You cannot be billed for COVID-19 related services if you are uninsured and the government is paying your healthcare provider for your healthcare. If you receive a bill, and have already paid, you may need to be reimbursed and you should first speak to the person or facility that sent it to you. If they don’t cancel the invoice and don’t give you a refund, contact the HHS Office of Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or visit https://TIPS.HHS.GOV to file a complaint.
You do not need a social security number or government ID to receive free COVID-19 services.
Your doctor, pharmacy, or clinic may request this information, but it is only to help them confirm that you are uninsured so they can receive payment from the Uninsured Program.
You will still receive COVID19-related treatment, tests or vaccinations if you are unable to provide a social security number or government ID.
You cannot be billed for COVID-19 vaccines. If you receive a bill, you should first speak to the person or facility that sent it to you. If they don’t cancel, contact the HHS Office of Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or visit https://TIPS.HHS.GOV to file a complaint.
More information For patients https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/c ares-act-provider-relief-fund / forpatients For healthcare providers https: //coviduninsuredclaim.linkhe alth.com
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