NEW in December 2022:
2 programs offer free tests by mail to Wisconsin households

Say YES! COVID Test allows Wisconsin households to order a set of 5 free tests every month, starting in November of 2022. 
COVIDtests.gov mails a set of 4 free tests to every U.S. household. New rounds of tests are announced periodically.
​A new round of tests was announced in December 2022. 
More free testing information
NEWS: See Wisconsin DHS for updated statewide information as of Nov. 2022 .

At-home, rapid antigen testing
Rapid antigen tests can be taken at home. They have lower sensitivity than PCR tests, so a negative rapid test should be repeated according to the instructions on the box. 

There are LOTS of options for free rapid tests in Wisconsin:
  • By mail, for WI households:  
    https://sayyescovidhometest.org/
    You can place a new order for 5 tests every month.  
  • By mail, nationwide: 
    https://special.usps.com/testkits
    A new set of 4 free tests is available from the federal government as of December 2022. 
  • Reimbursed by insurance
    Need help figuring out your eligibility or insurance reimbursement process? Contact us.
  • Other options
    Run out of options? Other locations, such as libraries, often have test kits for free. Contact us for help finding more tests. 
IMPORTANT:
The FDA recommends repeat testing if you have symptoms, but your at-home antigen test is negative. Viral levels rise quickly at the beginning of an illness and vaccinated people can show symptoms before viral levels are high enough to be detected. That's why COVID test kits are sold in sets of 2 or more. ​

In-person testing
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, consider getting a PCR test (only offered in-person). Public Health of Madison & Dane County lists current in-person testing sites here:
publichealthmdc.com/coronavirus/testing/testing-sites

School testing might be an option if you have a family member enrolled in a local public school or university. Contact your school for testing options. ​