Lou Posted January 18, 2022 at 06:02 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 06:02 PM The Biden administration just put up the website to order your “ free” (taxpayer funded) COVID-19 test kits through the USPS. With typical government efficiency it is limited to one order per residential address. This means that if you live in a high rise apartment building or condo only the first order from that address gets accepted. Hopefully they will realize their error and fix it soon….. hopefully. How typical of the Biden administration. https://special.usps.com/testkits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modeler1945 Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:08 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:08 PM Because they don't accept unit numbers as individual residential addresses? Units 101, 102, 507, A, B, C etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:15 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:15 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:28 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:28 PM Up to four tests per family regardless of size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:29 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:29 PM No one in their right mind thought this program would actually function. Just look at the last rollout Brandon was a part of. Obummer care is still a bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:30 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 07:30 PM On 1/18/2022 at 1:28 PM, GTX63 said: Up to four tests per family regardless of size. So I'll have to chose who the lucky 4 out of 6 of us get to be swabbed. Fortunately for the 6 of us, we'll be happy to pass them along to someone who wants/needs them more. Just like the shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 18, 2022 at 08:24 PM Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 08:24 PM On 1/18/2022 at 1:08 PM, modeler1945 said: Because they don't accept unit numbers as individual residential addresses? Units 101, 102, 507, A, B, C etc? Just to test it I just put in another order with a different name and an apt number and this was the USPS response: “At-home COVID-19 tests have already been ordered for this address. Our records show that at-home COVID-19 tests have already been ordered for this address. We are unable to process duplicate orders for the same address.” Going to the FAQ page for this error will give you this : “We apologize; only 1 order of 4 individual at-home tests can be placed for each residential address regardless of the number of residents in the household. Please check with others in the household to determine if someone else placed an order. Once someone has successfully placed an order for a valid residential address, orders cannot be submitted again for that address. This increases the opportunity for others to access these free tests.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 18, 2022 at 08:43 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 08:43 PM Normally an administration would be pretty vocal about something like this. They are awfully quiet, go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted January 18, 2022 at 10:01 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 10:01 PM Yet another glittering gem of stoopidity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted January 18, 2022 at 10:51 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 10:51 PM I would not be surprised if the USPS databases know which addresses have apts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carry205 Posted January 18, 2022 at 11:01 PM Share Posted January 18, 2022 at 11:01 PM Yeah…sign me up so I’m registered with the feds for possible non vaccination status…how soon before a knock on the door and the FBI, CDC, NIH all come barging in demanding to see your papers…no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cope Posted January 19, 2022 at 06:06 AM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 06:06 AM The title mentioned efficiency....... I thought you would mention that theyre saying it takes up to 2 weeks + snail mail shipping...... so 3 weeks to receive better order them preventatively....... if you think you have Covid you will be cured before you even take the test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted January 19, 2022 at 11:18 AM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 11:18 AM On 1/18/2022 at 5:01 PM, carry205 said: Yeah…sign me up so I’m registered with the feds for possible non vaccination status…how soon before a knock on the door and the FBI, CDC, NIH all come barging in demanding to see your papers…no thanks. Like they don't already have a list of non vaccinated already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmart Posted January 19, 2022 at 12:40 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 12:40 PM Have you seen this bill HB 4244: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4244&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=137267&SessionID=110&GA=102 ? It requires healthcare providers to put your vaccination status involuntarily in a government database. Might be one to witness slip against: https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/137267?committeeHearingId=18917&LegislationId=137267&LegislationDocumentId=172649 Status Here: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/witnessslip.asp?DocNum=4244&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=137267&GAID=16&SessionID=110&GA=102&SpecSess= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond963 Posted January 19, 2022 at 01:35 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 01:35 PM On 1/19/2022 at 6:40 AM, rmart said: Have you seen this bill HB 4244: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4244&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=137267&SessionID=110&GA=102 ? It requires healthcare providers to put your vaccination status involuntarily in a government database. Might be one to witness slip against: https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/137267?committeeHearingId=18917&LegislationId=137267&LegislationDocumentId=172649 Status Here: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/witnessslip.asp?DocNum=4244&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=137267&GAID=16&SessionID=110&GA=102&SpecSess= A couple hundred Pro, 12K+ Anti, it'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlin Posted January 19, 2022 at 01:37 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 01:37 PM I was just reading about this.Regardless of whether or not you do or do not support the vaccines, this seems to violate the HIPA Act if not more individual privacy issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 19, 2022 at 02:43 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 02:43 PM On 1/19/2022 at 7:37 AM, Redlin said: I was just reading about this.Regardless of whether or not you do or do not support the vaccines, this seems to violate the HIPA Act if not more individual privacy issues. Normally I would agree but HIPAA is something that no longer seems like law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carry205 Posted January 19, 2022 at 02:54 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 02:54 PM Hatchet…you’re right, how silly of me… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted January 19, 2022 at 03:25 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 03:25 PM The six tests I ordered from Amazon arrived a few days ago. they were under $10 per test. My four free tests should arrive in a few weeks. My roomies will add Unit Numbers to their requests. I expect three sets of four tests will arrive in a couple weeks. I'm planning to share mine with those around me. There will be more free tests, more free masks, and plenty more to buy as we need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted January 19, 2022 at 03:33 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 03:33 PM "Free" Who's paying for all this? Too little, too late.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfield shooter Posted January 19, 2022 at 04:54 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 04:54 PM On 1/19/2022 at 6:40 AM, rmart said: Have you seen this bill HB 4244: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4244&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=137267&SessionID=110&GA=102 ? It requires healthcare providers to put your vaccination status involuntarily in a government database. Might be one to witness slip against: https://my.ilga.gov/WitnessSlip/Create/137267?committeeHearingId=18917&LegislationId=137267&LegislationDocumentId=172649 Status Here: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/witnessslip.asp?DocNum=4244&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=137267&GAID=16&SessionID=110&GA=102&SpecSess= Done. And thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted January 19, 2022 at 05:27 PM Share Posted January 19, 2022 at 05:27 PM I guess it's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted January 20, 2022 at 04:29 PM Share Posted January 20, 2022 at 04:29 PM On 1/19/2022 at 9:25 AM, soundguy said: The six tests I ordered from Amazon arrived a few days ago. they were under $10 per test. My four free tests should arrive in a few weeks. My roomies will add Unit Numbers to their requests. I expect three sets of four tests will arrive in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted January 20, 2022 at 04:54 PM Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 at 04:54 PM On 1/19/2022 at 9:33 AM, Jeffrey said: "Free" Who's paying for all this? Too little, too late.. progressive definition of free = I don't have to pay! Actual definition of free = taxpayer funded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POAT54 Posted January 21, 2022 at 03:11 PM Share Posted January 21, 2022 at 03:11 PM The USPS is having an issue with just delivering the mail. They only deliver here 2-3 times a week, I have seen reports of different area that get mail far less often. I signed up for informed delivery, everyday I mark the form not delivered. This threat is not about mail delivery, my point is; Why in the world would you give a inept failing organization a job you claim is important? Proof Brandon is not aware of what is going on? Or doesn't care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted January 21, 2022 at 04:27 PM Share Posted January 21, 2022 at 04:27 PM On 1/21/2022 at 9:11 AM, POAT54 said: Why in the world would you give a inept failing organization a job you claim is important? Proof Brandon is not aware of what is going on? Or doesn't care. If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years there'd be a shortage of sand -Milton Friedman Aaaand..there ya go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tip Posted January 21, 2022 at 05:10 PM Share Posted January 21, 2022 at 05:10 PM Interesting enough - government mandates apparently don’t apply to government…. But in a statement sent to ABC7 News, Medicare says they only pay for tests done at testing sites. Their statement reads, in part: "We continue to explore the best ways to provide critical resources that will keep Medicare beneficiaries safe and healthy. While at this time original Medicare cannot pay for at-home tests, testing remains a critical tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID. That's why we have made lab-based PCR tests, rapid PCR tests, and rapid point-of-care antigen tests available through healthcare providers at over 20,000 free testing sites nationwide." https://abc7news.com/medicare-coverage-covid-tests-at-home-testing-insurance-test/11492824/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinto Posted January 21, 2022 at 05:19 PM Share Posted January 21, 2022 at 05:19 PM And you send in your "free" Covid tests for processing, along with millions of others through the post office, does this happen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu7PtzUUcz0&ab_channel=ABC7NewsBayArea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPistol Posted January 21, 2022 at 05:24 PM Share Posted January 21, 2022 at 05:24 PM On 1/21/2022 at 10:19 AM, Chinto said: And you send in your "free" Covid tests for processing, along with millions of others through the post office, does this happen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu7PtzUUcz0&ab_channel=ABC7NewsBayArea "(the CEO) takes full responsibility" - will he give up his bonus check and hire more people with the funds from that? NOPE. How about actually paying people more so they can afford to live in Silicon Valley? NOPE! Silicon Valley is insular and out of touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted January 21, 2022 at 06:17 PM Share Posted January 21, 2022 at 06:17 PM On 1/21/2022 at 11:19 AM, Chinto said: And you send in your "free" Covid tests for processing, along with millions of others through the post office, does this happen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu7PtzUUcz0&ab_channel=ABC7NewsBayArea Pretty sure they are mailing out the linear flow, rapid tests for antigens that you do yourself. PCR tests would have to go to a lab for processing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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