STATEHOUSE (June 24, 2020) – Coronavirus testing is now offered to all Hoosiers at OptumServe sites throughout the state, regardless of whether they are at high risk or symptomatic, according to State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron).
He said Hoosiers can visit coronavirus.in.gov and click on "COVID-19 Testing Information" to find a nearby state-sponsored testing site offering free services to anyone who lives or works in Indiana, including children. For Porter County, an OptumServe site is located at 1502 Linwood Ave., in Valparaiso.
"Getting tested for COVID-19 is an option available to all Hoosiers," Aylesworth said. "These testing sites can identify individuals who have the virus, so they know not to be around others until they recover and help slow the spread of the virus."
All tests at OptumServe sites are performed by licensed clinical staff, and include a FDA-authored nasal swab for the active COVID-19 virus. Registration for testing is required, and can be completed by phone at 888-634-1116 or online at lhi.care/covidtesting.
Hoosiers will not be charged for testing, and insurance is not required. Those with private health insurance are asked to bring their information with them.
Other locations offer COVID-19 tests to Hoosiers, but requirements and costs may vary at these sites.
Aylesworth said coronavirus.in.gov provides continuous updates on what Indiana is doing to address COVID-19.
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State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) represents House District 11,
which includes portions of Lake and Porter counties.
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