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hlthe2b

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5. You said they "were free because insurance pays for them" That is not true. The US Government paid

Reply to left-of-center2012 (Reply #4)

Mon Apr 19, 2021, 05:42 PM

Apr 2021

for them with taxpayer money. To suggest otherwise is to suggest the insured are paying for the uninsured via their premiums. That is not true. I've overheard some ugly comments to that effect lately--particularly toward minorities so I want to correct the record whenever I can.

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u know vaccines are plentiful when Safeways in Honolulu are giving them Free.... [View all] msongs Apr 2021 OP

The vaccines are free because insurance pays for them left-of-center2012 Apr 2021 #1

The vaccines are free for EVERYONE. They only charge an administration fee if insured. Otherwise $0 hlthe2b Apr 2021 #3

That's what I said left-of-center2012 Apr 2021 #4

You said they "were free because insurance pays for them" That is not true. The US Government paid hlthe2b Apr 2021 #5

you are both correct.... getagrip_already Apr 2021 #8

The insurance portion only pays for a negotiated administration fee. It is not technically paying hlthe2b Apr 2021 #9

The vax is free already, isn't it?Still, it's good Safeway is making it known the shots are there! Hekate Apr 2021 #2

But do they still have to buy that toilet paper? left-of-center2012 Apr 2021 #6

Other Countries Need The Vax ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #7