COVID-19 Testing Alert

On June 26, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), under the Governor’s Executive Order, initiated a COVID-19 testing campaign with a goal that 10% of Marylanders be tested for COVID-19. Click here to view the notice (PDF).

We are assisting by reminding our providers and our members of the importance of COVID-19 testing. On July 2nd, our members will begin receiving the following text message:

“Important Message From MPC, your health plan. If you are experiencing symptoms or think you have been exposed to COVID-19, it is very important that you get tested for COVID-19. To find out where you can get your free and easy test visit our Coronavirus Resource page and contact your doctor.”

Providers not currently providing COVID-19 testing in the office can use the following resources to order testing for patients:

• CRISP– https://crisphealth.org/guidance/providers/
• State-run Labs– https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/pages/symptoms-testing
• LabCorp – https://www.labcorp.com/tests/139900/2019-novel-coronavirus-covid-19-naa
• Quest Diagnostics– https://www.questdiagnostics.com/home/physicians/
• CVS Minute Clinic Pharmacies– https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic