The launch of the newly approved COVID-19 vaccines, the first campaign since the federal pandemic emergency ended, is off to a bumpy start. Reports are piling up of insured Americans being stuck with the nearly $200 bill for shots, which were approved last week. The new vaccines are designed to protect against new strains of…
Newly updated COVID-19 vaccines are now covered by private and public health insurance rather than the federal government. For people who are uninsured or underinsured, a program called Bridge Access covers the cost of the COVID vaccines. If you are trying to get a vaccine and being asked to pay, consider waiting until the end of September, when insurers are required to finalize payment information with providers and pharmacies.