VACCINE TEAM: Answering your COVID-19 vaccine questions By Madeline Cuddihy | January 19, 2021 at 1:12 PM EST - Updated January 19 at 3:12 PM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - As COVID-19 vaccines roll out across the state, we are here to answer your questions about the vaccine. You can submit your question by going to the “ A: Yes. Currently, COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone. According to DHEC’S website: “There will be no out-of-pocket costs for the vaccine. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers will cover the cost of vaccine administration…It is possible that health care providers may charge an office visit fee, or a fee to administer the vaccine.”