Beer, Weed, One Million Dollars: States’ Vaccine Incentives
States are announcing incentive programs to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. What started as small benefits, free doughnuts and beer has grown into significant prizes, such as five chances to win $1 million.
May 14, 2021 •
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In a recent address, President Joe Biden set a national goal of reaching 70 percent of Americans who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by Independence Day. But achieving that lofty goal may be hard. To help encourage those who may be hesitant to get the vaccine, several cities and states have developed incentive programs that give vaccinated residents anything from free doughnuts and beer to free money.