How to use insurance for STD tests?
Hello,
Last time I got an 8-panel STD test at a partner’s request, it cost $228. I have health insurance, but Quest Diagnostics said they do not take insurance unless the test is requested by a doctor. The thing is, wait times in my area are CRAZY. I’ve been waiting for an initial GP appointment for 4 months and still have more than a month and a half to wait. Is there an affordable telehealth service that will send an STD request to the testing center so that I can run it through my insurance card and hopefully pay less than $228?
Sorry if these are dumb questions, I don’t really understand how health insurance works.
Thank you!
Edit: to clarify, I don’t have symptoms. This is just for routine testing for being sexually active & dating. Thanks!