Government officials across the U.S. have spent the past nine months telling the public that testing and treatment for COVID-19 is affordable, but that’s not always the case.

inewsource and KPBS are partnering up to investigate the unexpected and burdensome medical costs associated with COVID-19 in San Diego County. You can help by telling us what you’ve been charged for coronavirus testing or treatment and by sharing your medical bills.

Learn more about our motivations behind this project here.

Send us your coronavirus medical bills

  • Please omit sensitive data from your bills, including your name, address and other personal information, before submitting. You can upload a document (PDF), a photo of the bill, or an Explanation of Benefits from your insurer. If you need help with this you can reach out to covid@inewsource.org.
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    • Including area code

    Your information will not be shared with the public without your permission. A reporter or editor may contact you to learn more. If you have any questions, reach out to covid@inewsource.org.

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    Jill Castellano is a former investigative data coordinator for inewsource. When she's not deep in a spreadsheet or holed up reporting and writing her next story, she's probably hiking, running or rock climbing. She also loves playing board games and discussing the latest chapters with her book club....