{"id":2314,"date":"2022-07-07T18:26:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T18:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/bluekcblog\/well-said\/a-healthier-you-july-2022-ab\/"},"modified":"2023-05-18T15:10:21","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T15:10:21","slug":"a-healthier-you-july-2022-ab","status":"publish","type":"well_said","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blog\/well-said\/a-healthier-you-july-2022-ab\/","title":{"rendered":"A Healthier You July 2022 AB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/bluekcblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/A1_Hero_WellSaid_March22-1-1024x440-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4920\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Getting Tested for COVID-19<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After living with COVID-19 for over two years, many of us have become experts at getting tested for the virus. In any event, we thought a quick refresher would be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, by testing for COVID-19, we can protect ourselves, our families, our friends, and our communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When should you get tested?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you begin having <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/consumer\/covid\/symptoms.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVID-19 symptoms<\/a> like a fever, sore throat, runny nose, or loss of taste or smell.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve been in close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve taken part in a high-risk activity such as travel, attending a large social or mass gathering, or been in a crowded indoor setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ve been referred to get a test from a healthcare provider or state health department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a public testing site<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find testing sites across the Kansas City region. The key is to know which ones are in-network, so you don\u2019t have to pay out of pocket for the test. Make the most of your Blue KC benefits by choosing to be tested at one of our in-network partners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your local county health department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labcorp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LabCorp<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.questdiagnostics.com\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quest Diagnostic<\/a> testing centers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cvshealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CVS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walgreens<\/a> pharmacies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pixel.labcorp.com\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixel by LabCorp<\/a> at-home testing kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>IMPORTANT: Testing sites not included above may require you to pay higher out of pocket fees and submit a claim for reimbursement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Order Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 tests. These tests are available through the federal government and will be delivered to your home address by the USPS. These rapid antigen tests can be taken anywhere and give results within 30 minutes. They work whether or not you have COVID-19 symptoms, and whether or not you\u2019re up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. To order your free at-home test, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.covidtests.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COVIDtests.gov<\/a>. This website is also a great source of testing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about COVID-19 or testing, please contact your primary care provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Support for Members Testing Positive for COVID-19<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you test positive for COVID-19, our care management nurses are available to provide assistance, answer questions, and provide support and resources. Contact a Blue KC nurse at 816-395-2060 or by email at <a href=\"mailto:CARE_MANAGEMENT@BlueKC.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CARE_MANAGEMENT@BlueKC.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/consumer\/covid\/tests.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue KC\u2019s COVID-19 testing page<\/a> for additional COVID-19 information including vaccine resources, cost and coverage information and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2077,"template":"","class_list":["post-2314","well_said","type-well_said","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Healthier You July 2022 AB - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Healthier You July 2022 AB - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Getting Tested for COVID-19 After living with COVID-19 for over two years, many of us have become experts at getting tested for the virus. 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