NYS Department of Health COVID-19 Testing Protocol:
- New York State has aggressively expanded COVID-19 diagnostic testing capacity. Beginning July 1st, testing is available to all New Yorkers statewide. However, privately-run test providers and labs may establish specific criteria which allows them to better meet capacity with increased demand.
- If you wish to be tested, even if you have previously been unable to receive an order for a test, you should reach out to your medical provider or call the Recovery Service Center at (845) 443-8888.
- If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, such as dry cough, fever, shortness of breath or loss of taste/smell, please call the testing site in advance to arrange for safe access to the site.
- COVID-19 diagnostic testing is covered by most health insurance at either zero patient cost or your standard co-pay. Please check with your insurance provider before being tested to understand what cost, if any, you may be required to cover. Several testing sites offer no-cost testing for people without insurance. If the cost of testing is preventing you from being tested, please call the Recovery Service Center to see if an agent can help: 845-443-8888.
- The most reliable way is to get tested for free is at a state-run test site, which is available locally at two state-run mobile test sites: Anthony Wayne Recreational Area in Harriman State Park, for appointments and hours call (888) 364-3065; and Albany SUNY Drive Through Location at 1400 Washington Avenue in Albany, complete online assessment and then call (888) 364-3065 to schedule.
- Additional information about NYS Testing Locations in our Mid-Hudson Region is available at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing
Testing Locations : click on [+] for detailed information.
Caremount
- 6734 Route 9 in Rhinebeck; 30 Columbia St in Poughkeepsie
- 844-484-6564
- M-F 9am-4:45pm, Sa/Su 8am-4:45pm
- Website
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
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Required, but can do in-office screening if patient has no primary and is not a current patient | As directed by doctor’s order | Confirm upon scheduling | Private |
Emergency One
- Kingston Location
- 845-338-5600
- M-F 8am-8pm, Sa/Su 8am-4pm
- Website (check for wait time)
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
Required, screening will be done at their Urgent Care | Not required | Required. If uninsured, patient can sign an attestation form and the fees will be submitted to the State through the CARES Act, pending confirmation of uninsured. | Private |
Nuvance/Health Quest
- varies with PCP
- HQMP Patients: Call your PCP, Non-patients: 888-525-4767
- Hours vary with location
- Website
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accepts Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
Required | Required | Confirm upon scheduling | Private |
Nuvance Health / Kingston Multispecialty / Urgent Care
- Hudson Valley Mall in the former Macy’s Location
- 845-443-8740
- 7 days a week, 8am-8pm
- Website
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
Patients are required to be screened by urgent care staff to determine which test is needed. They do telemedicine if symptomatic. | Not required | Not required, but if no insurance would be charged as a self-pay | Private |
Rite Aid
- 351 Flatbush Ave, Kingston
- 845-340-0664
- M-F 10a-8p, Sa 10a-5p, Su 10a-4p
- Registration
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
Not required | Required | N/A | Private |
Grand Street / WMC Health
- 27 Grand Street in Kingston
- 845-303-2730 or 914-202-4530
- M-Sat, 9am-1pm
- Directions
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
Not required | Includes screening, but not required | Yes | Private |
Ellenville Hospital
- 10 Healthy Way in Ellenville
- 845-647-6400 x269
- Tuesday and Thursdays 10-11a for diagnostic, anytime for antibody
- Directions
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
COVID diagnostic test script can be faxed (845-647-4039) or emailed lab@erhny.org/antibody can walk-in with script | Diagnostic required, antibody not required (IgG only) | Yes, not required | Private |
CVS
- Visit website for locations
- 845-336-5955
- M-F 9:30a-6p, Sa/Su 10a-6p (lunch breaks)
- Website
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
Not required | Schedule online | Yes | Private |
First Care Medical
- 222 Route 299, Highland
- 845-691-3627 ext. 4
- Call for appointment
- Website
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
None needed as a tele-medicine visit by video with their staff generates the order; anyone can get tested | Required | Yes | Private |
Walgreens
- 3732 US Highway, Rte 9W, Highland
- 845-691-8246
- Schedule appointment online
- Website
Doctors Orders | Appointment | Accept Insurance | Public/Private |
---|---|---|---|
Not required; complete screening online to secure appointment | Required- schedule online | Accepted, not required as remaining portion is picked up by State (CARES act) | Private |