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LetMyPeopleVote

(153,746 posts)
Wed Feb 15, 2023, 10:45 PM Feb 2023

Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for all consumers, even those uninsured

This the right thing to do



https://abcnews.go.com/Health/moderna-covid-vaccine-remain-free-consumers-uninsured/story?id=97226324&cid=social_twitter_abcn

Moderna will keep its COVID vaccine on the market at no cost to consumers, even after the federal government stops paying for it, the company announced Wednesday.

"Everyone in the United States will have access to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine regardless of their ability to pay," the company said in a statement.

Last month, the vaccine maker was slammed for reportedly considering a dramatic price increase for the shot, which it had developed with the help of the federal government.

The proposal was also bad timing: The Biden administration was moving toward ending its designation of a public health emergencyon May 11, which meant that federal funding for vaccines would soon dry up and uninsured Americans would have to pay out of pocket for their boosters.
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Moderna says its COVID vaccine will remain free for all consumers, even those uninsured (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2023 OP
This is excellent news Hekate Feb 2023 #1
WOW! snacker Feb 2023 #2
Thank you! sheshe2 Feb 2023 #3
I want a Moderna T-Shirt. Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #4
I wonder if Pfizer will follow suit? SheltieLover Feb 2023 #5
It is my understanding the Pfzier is going to charge market rates for his vaccines LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2023 #6
Thx for sharing. SheltieLover Feb 2023 #8
They'll have to. Who will pay if it's free elsewhere? brush Feb 2023 #12
Did govt fund Fizer? SheltieLover Feb 2023 #16
I've heard similar. I got Pfizer too but didn't have a choice... brush Feb 2023 #17
Not sure how successful they will be at charging, when Moderna is free. SheltieLover Feb 2023 #18
The wording of the statement I think suggests it may not just be "free* ToxMarz Feb 2023 #24
I don't know, but you can get either one, no matter which one you had first. ShazzieB Feb 2023 #19
What did dweller Feb 2023 #7
he said NJCher Feb 2023 #11
Thank you Bernie ! dweller Feb 2023 #14
+1 area51 Feb 2023 #20
Good question and point all at once! KPN Feb 2023 #21
Thank you Moderna republianmushroom Feb 2023 #9
And our friend Bernie! peppertree Feb 2023 #13
Kudos! Rhiannon12866 Feb 2023 #10
Fantastic. Pinback Feb 2023 #15
Good move Moderna! And thank you so much for all you KPN Feb 2023 #22
Wow!! Good on Moderna samplegirl Feb 2023 #23

brush

(57,052 posts)
12. They'll have to. Who will pay if it's free elsewhere?
Wed Feb 15, 2023, 11:33 PM
Feb 2023

They've already made millions from the federal government for the development, and the doses only cost pennies so I wouldn't begrudge them from to doubling or even tripling that.

A small profit seems reasonable.

SheltieLover

(59,234 posts)
16. Did govt fund Fizer?
Thu Feb 16, 2023, 12:10 AM
Feb 2023

I'd read that Pfizer developed theirs independent of the Fed. Can't recall source, likely DU post. Lol

This was a major deciding factor for me choosing Pfizer, considering the slob admin's involvement.

brush

(57,052 posts)
17. I've heard similar. I got Pfizer too but didn't have a choice...
Thu Feb 16, 2023, 12:15 AM
Feb 2023

as it was what was being provided at the site I got vaxxed both times. Still, how go they charge a hefty fee if it's available for free elsewhere?

SheltieLover

(59,234 posts)
18. Not sure how successful they will be at charging, when Moderna is free.
Thu Feb 16, 2023, 12:26 AM
Feb 2023

It will be interesting to see how all this plays out, but I'm glad Moderna will be free!

I've had all Pfizers so far, but if they're charging a lot & Moderna is free, it will be Moderna for me!

ToxMarz

(2,233 posts)
24. The wording of the statement I think suggests it may not just be "free*
Thu Feb 16, 2023, 01:46 AM
Feb 2023

It says access regardless of ability to pay. I imagine if you are insured/Medicare/Medicaid, it will be covered by insurance with no cost to patient. Additionally, they probably will make avenues for uninsured access at no out of pocket cost.

ShazzieB

(18,404 posts)
19. I don't know, but you can get either one, no matter which one you had first.
Thu Feb 16, 2023, 12:31 AM
Feb 2023

My first 2 shots were Pfizer, but at least one of my boosters was Moderna. I read at the time that it didn't matter, so I took whatever was available.

I'd have to dig out my card yo tell you which one(s). I can't keep track in my head at this point.

NJCher

(37,588 posts)
11. he said
Wed Feb 15, 2023, 11:28 PM
Feb 2023

"We're going to ask them, 'Hey, you made billions of dollars in profit on a vaccine that was developed because of taxpayer support... you've become a multibillionaire, and you think it's appropriate to cost the federal government even more money by quadrupling prices?'" Sanders said.

see this thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143034724



Love Bernie

Pinback

(12,799 posts)
15. Fantastic.
Wed Feb 15, 2023, 11:35 PM
Feb 2023

Especially appreciative since we’re a Moderna household by chance, and want as many shots as we’re qualified for.

KPN

(16,038 posts)
22. Good move Moderna! And thank you so much for all you
Thu Feb 16, 2023, 12:50 AM
Feb 2023

do for fairness, equity and the common people Senator Bernie Sanders!

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