Get free at-home COVID-19 tests
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional four free tests from COVIDTests.gov as of November 20, 2023. If you have not ordered any tests yet this fall, you may place two orders for a total of eight tests. Your order of COVID tests is completely free – you won’t even pay for shipping.
Medicaid renewals and other resources on the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency:
We've compiled information about the end of Medicaid continuous coverage and other changes connected to the end of the public health emergency and the major disaster declaration on one page.
Find the latest:
- Vaccination information, including guidance on boosters and additional doses
- Information on tests, including how to get at-home tests, what insurance is required to cover, and in-person options
Need help with vaccination, boosters, or testing?
Trained staff are standing by to help you find vaccine and testing locations, make appointments, order free at-home test kits, and connect to local services and supports if you need them to get vaccinated or tested.
- For people with disabilities: The Disability Information and Assistance Line (DIAL) can be reached by calling 888-677-1199 or by emailing DIAL@usaginganddisability.org at any time.
- For older adults: Call the Eldercare Locator at 800-677-1116 or visit the website to chat live or browse resources.
Both phone lines are staffed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern). (Use this infographic and this video to help spread the word about DIAL.)
What's new
The FDA has authorized a monoclonal antibody to help prevent COVID-19 for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised, ages 12 and older, and weighing at least 88 pounds. In addition to vaccination, Pemgarda may provide another layer of protection against COVID-19 and can be given at least 2 weeks after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine. A healthcare provider gives Pemgarda as a single intravenous infusion over 60 minutes at a doctor’s office or healthcare facility. If continued protection is needed, additional doses may be given every 3 months. People who are privately insured or have Medicare part B may receive Pemgarda for free.
Resources for people with COVID-related disabilities
On July 26, 2022, the White House published this comprehensive package of resources for people with disabilities, including people with COVID-related disabilities. We've created a page for these and other resources for people with COVID-related disabilities — we'll add to it as more resources are available.
For Older Adults, People with Disabilities, Families, and Caregivers
- Vaccine info
- Staying safe
- Your rights
Click here to learn more
Find the latest vaccine-related resources
Find resources on "Long COVID"
For the Aging and Disability Networks
- ACL Program Guidance
- Promising Practices: Innovative approaches that may work in your community
- Guidance from other federal programs
Find more resources here
Find resources on promoting vaccinations
Ensuring Equity and Inclusion
Resources for
- State and local COVID-19 response planners
- Health care professionals
- Educators
- Businesses
- Others who need to understand the needs and issues of older adults and people with disabilities
National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness
The National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness provides detailed information about the seven goals of Biden Administration's coordinated pandemic response. The 198-page strategy document begins with an overview of the goals, followed by details on a variety of topics, many of which intersect the core missions of the aging and disability networks. Among the topics covered are home and community based services, vaccination communication, impact on at-risk groups, equitable access to PPE, and community-based, multi-sector efforts to align health and social interventions. The strategy reflects the White House's priorities for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.