Using the COVIDTests.gov website, US households will soon again be able to order four free at-home COVID test kits. The government has said the tests will be available for order “at the end of September 2024,” but there’s no indication of an official launch date yet.
When the Postal Service starts taking orders for COVID-19 tests again in late September, you’ll probably need to provide only a minimum of personal information like your name and your address to order your tests. You won’t need to provide any credit or debit card details — the tests and the shipping are free.
All orders will likely be shipped via First Class Package Service. People who can’t access the website or who have trouble ordering online should be able to call 800-232-0233 to order their free tests, once the program starts up again in September.