LeadingAge has received many questions about the COVID test kits that were previously being sent to nursing homes and assisted living and were available to affordable senior housing upon request from the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). LeadingAge has confirmed with HHS that the program continues at this time and into 2025.
Nursing homes and assisted living providers can request to be added to weekly distributions by emailing TDX@hhs.gov and providing their shipping information. Any requests to increase, decrease, pause, or re-initiate shipping should also be sent to TDX@hhs.gov. HHS states that requests are usually processed within a couple of weeks of being received. LeadingAge understands how vital this program is for members. LeadingAge is grateful that the Administration continues this program and they continue to advocate for access to tests, vaccines, and therapeutics for aging services across the continuum.
