- According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), “COVID-19 vaccines are 100% free for every individual living in the United States — even if you do not have insurance.”
- But many Americans are skeptical. This is not a surprise considering how expensive medical care is, especially for uninsured people.
- The vaccine is free because of the HRSA Uninsured Program.
More than a year into the pandemic, Americans still have questions about life getting back to normal, whether to leave the mask at home and eating indoors at restaurants again.
But one thing Americans should not be unclear about is whether the vaccine is free.
The answer is yes. Yes, the vaccine is free. So why do some people still have questions?
It’s not a surprise that people are skeptical since nearly nothing in the U.S. healthcare system is free — especially if you are one of the 27.5 million people who do not have health insurance.
When the government promises that the COVID-19 vaccine is free for everyone yet still asks people to bring their insurance information to the appointment, many people in the United States hesitate, while others refuse to show up.
So let’s clear things up right now.
Source: healthline