kayc
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Post by kayc on Aug 22, 2022 9:10:53 GMT -6
I have to get this out somewhere. Today is my school district’s back to school day for staff. Our superintendent decided to return to the huge all staff kick off. We are talking 300+ adults in a gym. With masks not required. Does he just want us to have half the staff out with Covid for the start of the year? I’ve avoided crowds in my personal life (I’m still living a fairly pre-Covid life-hanging with close friends and stuff)-but no large indoor gatherings. And now I’m required to do this. Wtf. Ok this will be a post and run We are doing our 400+ Freshman orientation Thursday. No masks required either. Ughhhhhh
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Aug 22, 2022 9:12:42 GMT -6
Oh good, that's just great. 😑 When my kids had COVID recently, I tested Mh and me every 36 hours for a week — so we went through a lot of tests. But we've been able to get free tests from insurance, right? They've said you can get eight per family member per month. I went to order some to pick up from the pharmacy, because I know other people who've been able to do this, and was denied. Then I called my insurance and they said, Oh no. We'll *reimburse* you for up to eight tests per month. It made me so mad. How are people supposed to do the right thing then if they're forced to choose between food and COVID tests?! And do we know for how long they will continue to reimburse? We also went through a shit ton of rapid tests too when I had COVID and it was nice (even if we had to pay out of pocket up front) not having to worry about rationing tests, etc, like we had to previously. My insurance just stopped covering PCR tests without any announcement or anything so I'm guessing rapid test reimbursement requirement will go away soon too?
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Ls2012
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Post by Ls2012 on Aug 22, 2022 9:21:19 GMT -6
I'm not sure what we'll do re: masking for my kindergartener. The last month or so of preschool he masked inside the building in public areas and when he went inside the toddler room for drop off but unmasked in his classroom and outside. I am inclined to let him do similarly at school plus masking on the bus. Do anyone else's kids do this? What do the kids do with their masks when they're not wearing them? I was thinking about getting a zipper pouch to clip to his backpack, maybe? Or do you think it's not worthwhile if he's going to be unmasked in the classroom and eating in the cafeteria anyway? I'm expecting near zero other kids masking. I had gotten mask lariats for my girls so that even if they weren't actively wearing them, they were easily close at hand to be popped back on. That way, they didn't have to worry if they were separated from their backpacks or desk or wherever else masks could have been left. I don't know about this year, though. My girls just got glasses this past week and really threw a fuss about masking with them. It's a lot to have on their little faces right now. I need to get them glasses straps, too, and I'm not sure the mask lariats will play well with those.
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flora
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Post by flora on Aug 22, 2022 9:30:05 GMT -6
I've been meaning to stock up on some rapid tests while my insurance is still reimbursing them. 8 per month per person is a lot of tests, I really should take advantage, it's just the last thing I feel like doing and I expect it to be a hassle that somehow screws me over.
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flora
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Post by flora on Aug 22, 2022 9:36:55 GMT -6
I'm not sure what we'll do re: masking for my kindergartener. The last month or so of preschool he masked inside the building in public areas and when he went inside the toddler room for drop off but unmasked in his classroom and outside. I am inclined to let him do similarly at school plus masking on the bus. Do anyone else's kids do this? What do the kids do with their masks when they're not wearing them? I was thinking about getting a zipper pouch to clip to his backpack, maybe? Or do you think it's not worthwhile if he's going to be unmasked in the classroom and eating in the cafeteria anyway? I'm expecting near zero other kids masking. I'm not asking my kids to mask at all this year, unless cases increase or the school requests it, which I do not expect. Our covid patient zero in May was my daughter in kindergarten, and she was in a KF94 in class. She was one of very few, if not the only one masking. I think the very strict precautions our school took around eating and class cohorts at the beginning of the year made the most difference. Once they were unmasked in the cafeteria and mingling with other classes it was really all over.
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Aug 22, 2022 9:54:47 GMT -6
I'm not sure what we'll do re: masking for my kindergartener. The last month or so of preschool he masked inside the building in public areas and when he went inside the toddler room for drop off but unmasked in his classroom and outside. I am inclined to let him do similarly at school plus masking on the bus. Do anyone else's kids do this? What do the kids do with their masks when they're not wearing them? I was thinking about getting a zipper pouch to clip to his backpack, maybe? Or do you think it's not worthwhile if he's going to be unmasked in the classroom and eating in the cafeteria anyway? I'm expecting near zero other kids masking. I had gotten mask lariats for my girls so that even if they weren't actively wearing them, they were easily close at hand to be popped back on. That way, they didn't have to worry if they were separated from their backpacks or desk or wherever else masks could have been left. I don't know about this year, though. My girls just got glasses this past week and really threw a fuss about masking with them. It's a lot to have on their little faces right now. I need to get them glasses straps, too, and I'm not sure the mask lariats will play well with those. He has a strap but doesn't like to wear it around his neck. In preschool, he left it in his cubby and then put it in his pocket once he was outside and remembered it 95%+ of the time so maybe that is good enough.
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Aug 22, 2022 9:55:27 GMT -6
I'm not sure what we'll do re: masking for my kindergartener. The last month or so of preschool he masked inside the building in public areas and when he went inside the toddler room for drop off but unmasked in his classroom and outside. I am inclined to let him do similarly at school plus masking on the bus. Do anyone else's kids do this? What do the kids do with their masks when they're not wearing them? I was thinking about getting a zipper pouch to clip to his backpack, maybe? Or do you think it's not worthwhile if he's going to be unmasked in the classroom and eating in the cafeteria anyway? I'm expecting near zero other kids masking. I'm not asking my kids to mask at all this year, unless cases increase or the school requests it, which I do not expect. Our covid patient zero in May was my daughter in kindergarten, and she was in a KF94 in class. She was one of very few, if not the only one masking. I think the very strict precautions our school took around eating and class cohorts at the beginning of the year made the most difference. Once they were unmasked in the cafeteria and mingling with other classes it was really all over. Right... I don't know if it will even do anything. I don't think there are any more precautions taking place at school at this point.
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Post by angelashly on Aug 22, 2022 10:09:09 GMT -6
We are not masking this year for school. At this point she would be probably one of the only ones if their parent night was any indication and she is vaccinated and will be boosted when the omicron one comes out.
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elle
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Post by elle on Aug 22, 2022 11:40:19 GMT -6
Still no details about providing the updated boosters for the under 12s.
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 22, 2022 11:51:12 GMT -6
Still no details about providing the updated boosters for the under 12s. Oh shit, I didn’t even realize that the sept/Oct date for the new variant ones wouldn’t be for <12. Fuck
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nelzie
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Post by nelzie on Aug 22, 2022 12:55:03 GMT -6
We aren't masking this year either. I just don't see it doing much good when they are literally the only ones. They are both vaxed and freshly boosted 2 weeks ago. I'm not holding my breath for the omicron vaccine for their ages.
We never did the 8 "free" tests from insurance because we can't afford to pay that upfront and wait who knows how long to be reimbursed. We've only had the ones the government sent. My mom gave me some of hers too so we have a small stash. I need to check the expiration dates because I know some are older but I know most can be used after they "expire".
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AmyG
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Post by AmyG on Aug 22, 2022 13:10:52 GMT -6
We aren't masking this year either. I just don't see it doing much good when they are literally the only ones. They are both vaxed and freshly boosted 2 weeks ago. I'm not holding my breath for the omicron vaccine for their ages. We never did the 8 "free" tests from insurance because we can't afford to pay that upfront and wait who knows how long to be reimbursed. We've only had the ones the government sent. My mom gave me some of hers too so we have a small stash. I need to check the expiration dates because I know some are older but I know most can be used after they "expire". I think this is full list of extended expiration dates on covid tests www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list
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nelzie
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Post by nelzie on Aug 22, 2022 13:33:22 GMT -6
We aren't masking this year either. I just don't see it doing much good when they are literally the only ones. They are both vaxed and freshly boosted 2 weeks ago. I'm not holding my breath for the omicron vaccine for their ages. We never did the 8 "free" tests from insurance because we can't afford to pay that upfront and wait who knows how long to be reimbursed. We've only had the ones the government sent. My mom gave me some of hers too so we have a small stash. I need to check the expiration dates because I know some are older but I know most can be used after they "expire". I think this is full list of extended expiration dates on covid tests www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#listAwesome, thanks!
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tmg
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Post by tmg on Aug 22, 2022 14:26:53 GMT -6
Lurking, but wanted to say that Walgreens now sends a claim to your insurance for you for the rapid tests, so you don't have to go through the hassle of being reimbursed. I did it a few weeks ago and my tests were ready to be picked up an hour or two after I submitted my info. www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/otc
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Post by notblanche on Aug 22, 2022 14:44:12 GMT -6
Lurking, but wanted to say that Walgreens now sends a claim to your insurance for you for the rapid tests, so you don't have to go through the hassle of being reimbursed. I did it a few weeks ago and my tests were ready to be picked up an hour or two after I submitted my info. www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/otcThis is what I tried to do a few weeks ago, but through CVS, and was denied.
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clucky
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Post by clucky on Aug 22, 2022 15:46:48 GMT -6
PDQ
Welp, H got it. FIL tested a few days ago and they say each other the day before for a couple minutes. I’m not entirely sure that is where H got it, because retail. The rest of us are still negative and I’m hoping we can keep it that way.
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koko
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Post by koko on Aug 22, 2022 19:51:58 GMT -6
Walmart pharmacy will also check your insurance and if it is covered, they will mail you the binax tests. We get 4 per person per month. So when I pick up the adhd meds,I ask them to mail me my tests too. It is super easy.
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Post by doublestuf on Aug 22, 2022 20:10:53 GMT -6
Lurking, but wanted to say that Walgreens now sends a claim to your insurance for you for the rapid tests, so you don't have to go through the hassle of being reimbursed. I did it a few weeks ago and my tests were ready to be picked up an hour or two after I submitted my info. www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/otcJust did this! Thank you so much for passing it along!
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byjove
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Post by byjove on Aug 23, 2022 4:34:51 GMT -6
Lurking, but wanted to say that Walgreens now sends a claim to your insurance for you for the rapid tests, so you don't have to go through the hassle of being reimbursed. I did it a few weeks ago and my tests were ready to be picked up an hour or two after I submitted my info. www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/otcJust did this! Thank you so much for passing it along! Yes, @doublestuff thank you! We just used up all our gov tests and was trying to figure out the insurance situation.
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starbuck
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Post by starbuck on Aug 23, 2022 4:48:19 GMT -6
PDQ Edited to remove quoted PDQ ugh I'm sorry! FX for healing vibes and I hope the rest of your household avoids it!
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 23, 2022 9:32:22 GMT -6
Thanks to all the testing and insurance talk, I revisited the k.p.org policy and found I can still get 4/member/mo so I ordered my first 4 to stick up a bit before this fall when I’m guessing it will stop.
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elle
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Post by elle on Aug 23, 2022 10:45:30 GMT -6
I don't want to get my hopes up because kids keep getting left behind, but maybe not this time? 🤞
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byjove
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Post by byjove on Aug 23, 2022 11:21:25 GMT -6
So with the Walgreens tests, how long until you usually find out they are ready? It said two hours, but I’ve not received any sort of confirmation in the last 6 hours (checked junk folder too) and am wondering if I did something wrong.
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Minerva
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Post by Minerva on Aug 23, 2022 11:28:56 GMT -6
I don't want to get my hopes up because kids keep getting left behind, but maybe not this time? 🤞 This would be amazing if it happens!
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Post by doublestuf on Aug 23, 2022 11:57:39 GMT -6
So with the Walgreens tests, how long until you usually find out they are ready? It said two hours, but I’ve not received any sort of confirmation in the last 6 hours (checked junk folder too) and am wondering if I did something wrong. I got my call a few hours ago after doing yesterday evening. But it said I had a balance $47, sooo I'm not sure how to proceed.
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tmg
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Post by tmg on Aug 23, 2022 12:46:56 GMT -6
So with the Walgreens tests, how long until you usually find out they are ready? It said two hours, but I’ve not received any sort of confirmation in the last 6 hours (checked junk folder too) and am wondering if I did something wrong. I didn't get an email when I did it. I checked under my prescription status in my account through Walgreens and it was there.
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Post by potatocakes on Aug 23, 2022 12:55:15 GMT -6
I don't want to get my hopes up because kids keep getting left behind, but maybe not this time? 🤞 This would be amazing if it happens! What do we do for <5s that are still in their initial series of their vaccine though. If they could get bivalent instead of dose 3 of the initial vaccine.....amazing, but otherwise we'd have to wait 3-6 months (aka this winter's surge) to get it, right?
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piratecat
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Post by piratecat on Aug 23, 2022 13:09:57 GMT -6
This would be amazing if it happens! What do we do for <5s that are still in their initial series of their vaccine though. If they could get bivalent instead of dose 3 of the initial vaccine.....amazing, but otherwise we'd have to wait 3-6 months (aka this winter's surge) to get it, right? And what about the kids that received Moderna? Do they have to wait for Moderna booster or will they be able to mix and match like adults have been able to do?
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Minerva
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Post by Minerva on Aug 23, 2022 13:41:29 GMT -6
This would be amazing if it happens! What do we do for <5s that are still in their initial series of their vaccine though. If they could get bivalent instead of dose 3 of the initial vaccine.....amazing, but otherwise we'd have to wait 3-6 months (aka this winter's surge) to get it, right? I suspect they will want to test the new vaccine for the <5 crew pretty extensively before authorizing it. They’re so conservative in their vaccination approach in that age group - I really doubt it will be available for the <5s this fall. But who knows.
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byjove
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Post by byjove on Aug 23, 2022 14:33:43 GMT -6
So with the Walgreens tests, how long until you usually find out they are ready? It said two hours, but I’ve not received any sort of confirmation in the last 6 hours (checked junk folder too) and am wondering if I did something wrong. I got my call a few hours ago after doing yesterday evening. But it said I had a balance $47, sooo I'm not sure how to proceed. Huh 🤔
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