About the Test to Treat Program
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can get tested, be seen by a health care provider, and receive medication -- all in one place at a Test to Treat site.
If you are over 50 or have medical conditions which make you more likely to get very sick with COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive treatments. Both adults and children over 12 can receive treatments.
Learn more about
the Test to Treat Program.
Test to Treat Locations in California
Find Test to Treat locations.
Test to Treat locations in California if you are uninsured
Don't have health insurance? You can locate testing and treatment services at the California for All COVID-19 Treatments webpage (ca.gov).
The California Department of Public Health is supporting Test to Treat sites across the state to provide testing and immediate treatment for individuals who are candidates for COVID-19 treatments, in order to improve access to COVID-19 treatments for uninsured Californians.
California's Test to Treat program is a foundation of California's SMARTER Plan, and aligns with the federal government's Test to Treat initiative in the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan.
Accessing COVID-19 Treatments
COVID-19 treatments work best when taken soon after symptoms begin, so act quickly. Here is how to access outpatient COVID-19 treatments if you have symptoms:
- Talk to your health care provider right after you notice symptoms to learn if you qualify for a COVID-19 treatment. Learn how to talk to a health care
provider from home using telehealth.
- If you do not have a health care provider or do not hear back from your provider within a few days, visit a Test to Treat location to get rapid testing and find out if you are eligible for treatments.
- If you do not have insurance, explore your options at the California for All COVID-19 Treatments webpage (ca.gov)ā.ā
COVID-19 Treatments Are Not a Substitute for the COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 vaccinations remain the most effective tool in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. Vaccination appointments can be made by visiting myturn.ca.gov or calling 1-833-422-4255. The consent of a parent or legal guardian may be needed for those under age 18 to receive a vaccination. Visit the California for All COVID-19 vaccines webpage (ca.gov)ā to learn more about safe and effective vaccines available for all Californians 5 years of age and older.
Originally published on March 17, 2022