JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — The number of local positive COVID cases should plummet soon now that testing is no longer free in Jackson and anyone with a sniffle will be less likely to reflexively run down to a Curative site.
Beginning this Saturday, the two COVID-19 testing sites in Teton County, operated by Curative, will no longer provide tests at no cost to everyone. There will be three options to cover costs:
- Curative will bill their insurance
- Patients can pay at the time of service
- If a patient is uninsured, test will remain at no cost due to the Wyoming Department of Health COVID-19 testing program.
This change in payment options is occurring to align with the Wyoming Department of Health’s prioritization of COVID-19 testing supplies. COVID-19 testing appointments at Teton County’s two sites can still be booked by going to curative.com.
Teton County Health Department Director, Jodie Pond, MPH, stated, “We are so grateful for the partnership with the Wyoming Department of Health to support COVID-19 testing in our community since November 2020. As a small community we are lucky to have such easy access to COVID-19 testing through Curative, Inc. We know this will be a transition for our community, but in this phase of the pandemic it is time to move to this model of accessing testing. The Teton County Health Department will continue to work with the Wyoming Department of Health to provide services for those who are in the greatest need.”
Teton County Health Department is also reminding the public that every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of free at-home Antigen COVID-19 tests (up to 16 tests). Orders can be placed by visiting, covid.gov/tests.
