Covid Testing - City of Jersey City

2022-04-21 07:49:46 By : Mr. Jim Yan

Due to updated HRSA policy there will be costs associated with testing at some of the City’s partner sites.

Bethune Center and 465 Marin Blvd. test sites are closed

Robust testing opportunities are brought to you by the Jersey City Department of Health & Human Services in partnership with the city's Special Improvement Districts and community health partners.  We believe in a #HealthierJC for all! Visit us at www.HealthierJC.com

The Uninsured Program has stopped accepting claims for testing and treatment due to lack of sufficient funds. COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines are no longer be covered by the Uninsured Program. For additional info. visit www.hrsa.gov/coviduninsuredclaim Other Available Resources for Uninsured

The below is a list of vetted and confirmed test sites in Jersey City.  Please note that we have reports of unauthorized Pop Up sites in Jersey City which are being investigated, as reported. If you encounter a “Pop Up” site, not seen here on this list, call our HHS Investigators to report it: 201-547-5285 We do not recommend testing at any outdoor “Pop Up” site, unless it is listed below. Click HERE for the most up-to-date list of Hudson County Covid test sites

Free at-home COVID-19 tests ordered on www.covidtests.gov and delivered by USPS. Limit of 2 orders per household. Each order contains 4 individual tests.

For more info visit this link: 

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/At-Home-COVID-19-Test-Kits

  #GetTested for a #HealthierJC!

The City of Jersey City cannot guarantee a pediatric nurse at every location. Testing is available at the sites below for children ages 3+. Those with children under 3 years old should see their pediatrician or go to a Federally Qualified Health Center.

754 West Side Ave (Across from the Fine Fare Supermarket) 9am-5pm Mon-Fri Test Type: PCR Sponsor(s): The West Side Partnership Test results will be emailed from "Livehealth Support". For more information, contact Prestige Labs at (973)-850-6843 Prestige cost for uninsured $150 For verifiable low income/Insured but NOT covered (for example certain Medicaid Plans) - Testing should REMAIN free of cost unless there is a traveling necessity or emergency that that needs to be expedited as a STAT - The patient should be responsible for a $50 charge ONLY if they choose the expedited option. If it is a NON-expedited test, patients should not pay anything. This charge is only for those that need results within the 12-24 hour period.

-AND- 546 West Side Ave, (Behind the Public Library) 12pm-8pm Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat-Sun Test Type: PCR (Nasal Swab) Sponsor(s): HHS & South Hudson Civic Assn/ HC Commissioner Bill O’Dea

Test results will be emailed from "Livehealth Support". For more information, contact Prestige Labs at (973)-850-6843 Prestige cost for uninsured $15 For verifiable low income/Insured but NOT covered (for example certain Medicaid Plans) - Testing should REMAIN free of cost unless there is a traveling necessity or emergency that that needs to be expedited as a STAT - The patient should be responsible for a $50 charge ONLY if they choose the expedited option. If it is a NON-expedited test, patients should not pay anything. This charge is only for those that need results within the 12-24 hour period.

For verifiable low income/Insured but NOT covered (for example certain Medicaid Plans) - Testing should REMAIN free of cost unless there is a traveling necessity or emergency that that needs to be expedited as a STAT - The patient should be responsible for a $50 charge ONLY if they choose the expedited option. If it is a NON-expedited test, patients should not pay anything. This charge is only for those that need results within the 12-24 hour period.

For verifiable low income/Insured but NOT covered (for example certain Medicaid Plans) - Testing should REMAIN free of cost unless there is a traveling necessity or emergency that that needs to be expedited as a STAT - The patient should be responsible for a $50 charge ONLY if they choose the expedited option. If it is a NON-expedited test, patients should not pay anything. This charge is only for those that need results within the 12-24 hour period.

For verifiable low income/Insured but NOT covered (for example certain Medicaid Plans) - Testing should REMAIN free of cost unless there is a traveling necessity or emergency that that needs to be expedited as a STAT - The patient should be responsible for a $50 charge ONLY if they choose the expedited option. If it is a NON-expedited test, patients should not pay anything. This charge is only for those that need results within the 12-24 hour period.

For verifiable low income/Insured but NOT covered (for example certain Medicaid Plans) - Testing should REMAIN free of cost unless there is a traveling necessity or emergency that that needs to be expedited as a STAT - The patient should be responsible for a $50 charge ONLY if they choose the expedited option. If it is a NON-expedited test, patients should not pay anything. This charge is only for those that need results within the 12-24 hour period.

To the right of Dunkin Donuts, next to Quick Stop

Test Type: PCR (Nasal swab)

Fusion Lab cost for uninsured $75

Visit the Fusion Patient Portal at https://fusion.labsvc.net/patientportal/ . Results should come w/in 24 hours. Delayed results? Call Fusion Labs at (973) 998-8189

For additional test sites in Hudson County, or local test sites that may not be free to the uninsured.