President Biden asks states to offer $100 vaccine incentives A study found roughly one-third of unvaccinated individuals said a cash payment would make them more likely to get a COVID-19 shot. Author: Claire Bermudez Updated: 4:49 PM EDT July 29, 2021 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is asking states and cities around the country to use federal rescue funds to provide $100 payments to individuals who get the COVID-19 vaccine. The cash incentive was one idea promoted in Biden’s latest plan to boost lagging vaccination rates in many parts of the nation. The core of his new plan, announced on Thursday afternoon, is a requirement for federal workers to disclose their vaccination status to their employers or face strict guidelines.