Reimbursement of COVID Tests for UCSF Business Travel

UCSF will reimburse employees for the purchase of COVID-19 tests for required testing associated with UCSF business-related activities.

UCSF’s COVID-19 Testing Policy is here. Testing policy is likely to change over time. Reimbursements should be provided only for tests needed to comply with UCSF policy in effect at the time or the requirements of external organizations, such as a conference host.

Examples of situations in which testing may be required:

  • Employees, learners and/or guests traveling for University business
  • Employees, learners and/or guests attending a UCSF event or a meeting requiring testing
  • Research participants required to test to proceed with research

Departments are responsible for covering the cost of reimbursements from appropriate fund sources.

In addition, departmental approvers are responsible for ensuring that reimbursements are applicable based on UCSF policy at the time and/or the requirements of external organizations.

Please note that departments are responsible for ensuring that reimbursements are reasonable and necessary. UCSF provides free PCR, Rapid, and Color test kits for employees and learners at multiple locations and these should be used as a first choice.

Free tests for special events also may be available through the UCSF Police Department, while supplies last. Event planners should reach out to [email protected] with the UCSF Police Department for information.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Novelli at [email protected].