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149. Ok your post reinforces mine.

Mon Aug 2, 2021, 02:11 PM

Aug 2021

Walgreens can't charge the customer.

Walgreens can't charge HHS because the customer has insurance.

Walgreens doesn't have a contract with the insurer. It's NOT a network issue. Network issues only arise when the provider has a contract with the insurer.

Walgreens only option was to provide the vaccine free of charge and NOT seek reimbursement.

For reasons that are private too walgreens. They choose to not give out the vaccine at a loss without reimbursement.

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Just found out Walgreens turned away someone trying to get their vaccine. [View all] W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 OP

The vaccines are free! onecaliberal Aug 2021 #1

They submit it to insurance and then it gets reversed. Patterson Aug 2021 #38

You do t have to have insurance to get the vaccine. onecaliberal Aug 2021 #54

We had our shots in Feb and Mar. We DID NOT PROVIDE INSURANCE INFO KewlKat Aug 2021 #66

If they took your name you are in a state database Captain Zero Aug 2021 #92

Yes, but someone has to pay a healthcare professional to inject it Jose Garcia Aug 2021 #148

But that isn't the patient -- the vax is free obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #168

AFAIK, the covid19 shots are free to all Deminpenn Aug 2021 #2

The VACCINE is free. The complications from it are not. Grins Aug 2021 #79

If you say no they give you the shot anyway. cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #95

If you say no, you get it obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #169

is that what they told you? Skittles Aug 2021 #3

Is this person pulling your leg? LisaL Aug 2021 #4

See my response (#15). They were not pulling my leg. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #17

Insurance isn't involved. Dr. Strange Aug 2021 #5

I don't know if it is, but I was asked for an insurance card Renew Deal Aug 2021 #9

I was asked also. Demobrat Aug 2021 #14

We Weren't In Illinois ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #37

So was I. Texasgal Aug 2021 #70

Insurance most certainly is involved durablend Aug 2021 #56

My carrier, nor my relatives in IL were not billed for the shots. I had Blue Cross and they have KewlKat Aug 2021 #67

Highmark got charged $40 for mine durablend Aug 2021 #116

i got shot at big vax site, recently got email from my insurance telling me a visit has been proces Demovictory9 Aug 2021 #94

I don't remember giving them any insurance information either. Dr. Strange Aug 2021 #98

Your friend is taking you for a ride. Maru Kitteh Aug 2021 #6

He's not taking me for a ride. He sent me a screenshot of the appointment and Walgreens. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #15

Got mine at CVS, but most of my friends got theirs at Walgreens. Treefrog Aug 2021 #27

As a side note, the person went to a CVS afterwards... W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #35

So tell him to make an appointment at CVS. LisaL Aug 2021 #40

My point was that CVS is another one that is doing some false advertising. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #42

I got mine at CVS. It was by appointment only. n/t Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #71

This is a screenshot of the front page of www.cvs.com: W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #78

Not buried - it was on the first link I clicked on. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #86

Which means the front page is inaccurate given that there is no asterisk... W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #87

It may well be that there are not enough vaccinations on a daily basis Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #88

That may be true, but once again, it's also unfortunate that... W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #89

Walgreens is odd. Ms. Toad Aug 2021 #110

The CVS in my area has a sign saying no walk-ins BradAllison Aug 2021 #189

Nonsense. Treefrog Aug 2021 #53

The pharmacy... Zeitghost Aug 2021 #29

They actually thought I was the person in question. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #33

Walgreens talked to you sarisataka Aug 2021 #34

It just happened so they actually thought I was the person they turned away at first. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #39

No inthewind21 Aug 2021 #112

Why would I lie about it? W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #122

Walgreens didn't even ask for my insurance card tritsofme Aug 2021 #7

Walgreen's billed Medicare for my vaccinations and Glorfindel Aug 2021 #8

They didn't ask for my Medicare card or anything. Buns_of_Fire Aug 2021 #10

I set up an appointment with CVS and got both my shots for free. Blue_true Aug 2021 #16

My county's center asked for my Medicare info. It was on one of the many forms I filled out. Klaralven Aug 2021 #48

You're right. I'd forgotten about the forms I downloaded and filled out. Buns_of_Fire Aug 2021 #52

Looked it up happybird Aug 2021 #11

I got my shots at CVS. No charge. nt Blue_true Aug 2021 #19

No, it's free -- it literally says that in what you posted obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #100

If you read it very carefully, you'll see what I mean happybird Aug 2021 #111

Walgreens could be doing that Jilly_in_VA Aug 2021 #12

Your friend should file a complaint against that particular Walgreens store. Blue_true Aug 2021 #13

It's free. rustysgurl Aug 2021 #18

He's not. See Response #15. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #28

You should call or go to that Walgreens to see if that person JI7 Aug 2021 #20

Walgreen's vaccines are free n/t emulatorloo Aug 2021 #21

No. Soon to be ex son in Law went to Walgreens haele Aug 2021 #22

Where there is a Walgreens, there will be a CVS within a block. Chainfire Aug 2021 #23

Not true. See Response #15. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #30

We have many Walgreens around here and there isn't always a CVS within a block. marie999 Aug 2021 #107

They may have just said that as an excuse to you. boston bean Aug 2021 #24

Not true. See Response #15. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #31

Response #15 does not satisfy the questions which have been raised. LanternWaste Aug 2021 #47

Then you are shitting on someone for telling the truth and trying to seek out help. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #50

Why not post address here?????? USALiberal Aug 2021 #60

Good question. Treefrog Aug 2021 #74

Wrong, and it's sad to see some people on DU... W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #76

Nowhere did I say you lied. Reading comprehension is key. Re-read my posts. Treefrog Aug 2021 #119

Neither of us lied. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #121

Cool story. Treefrog Aug 2021 #142

Because I don't want to get doxxed or turn this into some viral social media story. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #75

I Got My Vaccine at Walgreens for Free - Tell Your Friend to Go To Another Walgreens Indykatie Aug 2021 #25

Your friend is telling you a porkie-pie. Treefrog Aug 2021 #26

Not true. See Response #15. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #32

I don't think he is. AngryOldDem Aug 2021 #108

... Faux pas Aug 2021 #36

From the CDC Effete Snob Aug 2021 #41

I don't know, but apparently one that Walgreens does not accept. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #43

I'm willing to bet Effete Snob Aug 2021 #46

He has insurance through Molina Healthcare. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #49

i'm glad someone suggested you call the county and find out where your friend can get a shot orleans Aug 2021 #90

Thanks for your compassionate response! W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #91

Ah. Walgreens has not accepted Molina since 2010. Nor do they take Good-RX for some scrips. haele Aug 2021 #117

Thank you for the advice. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #126

It's the other way around - Molina dumped Walgreens Effete Snob Aug 2021 #203

That makes sense actually. perfect sense fescuerescue Aug 2021 #114

From the guidance I was provided by a CDC representative: W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #136

I suggest you call the county health department and explain what happened, with specifics. Shrike47 Aug 2021 #44

This is the type of advice I was looking for. Thank you. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #45

Absolutely call your county health department mnhtnbb Aug 2021 #51

Same here. I got vaccinated through my county health department in Michigan, DemocraticPatriot Aug 2021 #103

I just called my city health department... W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #130

He should make an appointment at cvs and Meowmee Aug 2021 #55

If you don't have insurance the government picks up the tab. Tomconroy Aug 2021 #57

How uninsured persons can get the vaccine... pnwest Aug 2021 #58

But the problem here was apparently that he was insured... W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #93

Send me the address of the Walgreens!!!! USALiberal Aug 2021 #59

That's terrible MustLoveBeagles Aug 2021 #61

I don't think the friend obnoxiousdrunk Aug 2021 #69

He does. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #81

Thank you. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #80

Just curious, where was this? dflprincess Aug 2021 #62

In a much less vaccine friendly area than Minneapolis, Minnesota. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #82

I recall going to Walgreens for a flu shot KT2000 Aug 2021 #63

??? Tink41 Aug 2021 #64

I know, and that's why I want to get to the bottom of it. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #83

If you want to take it to the next level, call Walgreens corporate office with the complaint and KewlKat Aug 2021 #65

I called their corporate number, but I didn't mention about taking it to the media. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #84

Why are you doing all this work for your unvaxxed friend? Treefrog Aug 2021 #120

I've explained this elsewhere. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #123

You seem very sensitive. How did I insinuate you were a liar? Treefrog Aug 2021 #143

I plan to. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #151

I do hope you're able to calm down. For your own sake. Treefrog Aug 2021 #157

I'm doing both. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #160

Lol, I do hope your day improves, despite your personal attack on me. Treefrog Aug 2021 #164

No one ever even asked me about my insurance. sinkingfeeling Aug 2021 #68

My cousin had it done at a local Walgreens xmas74 Aug 2021 #72

Your friend is refusing to pay. KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #73

He refused nothing. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #85

No, you don't pay anything for this obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #101

Medicare was billed $74 and paid $22 KentuckyWoman Aug 2021 #113

From my experience, I had my shots at Walgreens. They are completely free. You don't pay anything. In It to Win It Aug 2021 #77

Report them to corporate. COVID vaccine is given without insurance or ID alphafemale Aug 2021 #96

I would absolutely go to the local media with this. Crunchy Frog Aug 2021 #97

You don't need insurance to get the vax Marrah_Goodman Aug 2021 #99

100% agree obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #102

Then why did I have to provide it when I registered? AngryOldDem Aug 2021 #109

My county only wanted to know if I was insured through Kaiser Permanente Brother Buzz Aug 2021 #118

The CDC website says the COVID vaccine is free, regardless of insurance. yardwork Aug 2021 #104

The simplest explanation is that the Walgreen's employee was at fault. MineralMan Aug 2021 #105

That's my guess is what happened, and that's why I want to get to the truth. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #124

Some folks are far too quick to blame the messenger here. MineralMan Aug 2021 #129

Wow, so many DUs who just want to malign someone when they don't have any knowledge marie999 Aug 2021 #106

Thank you for your support. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #125

I'm in your corner too. AngryOldDem Aug 2021 #180

I'm surprised that with so many DU experts on vaccines and insurance, that this is a mystery fescuerescue Aug 2021 #115

That is incorrect -- Walgreen's cannot turn anyone away because of their insurance obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #133

It's essentially a bad loophole in the system fescuerescue Aug 2021 #150

You are misinformed Effete Snob Aug 2021 #204

To echo what the other person that responded to you said: W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #138

Ok your post reinforces mine. fescuerescue Aug 2021 #149

Not from what I was told. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #153

Yet that's exactly what happened it seems fescuerescue Aug 2021 #158

I don't know why there are so many different scenarios portrayed here DFW Aug 2021 #127

All the rules are the same obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #134

That would make more sense DFW Aug 2021 #139

I'm Confused RobinA Aug 2021 #128

Because they do obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #135

This was my understanding as well. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #137

And people on this site cannot believe that we have a GAP in our health system fescuerescue Aug 2021 #154

Post removed Post removed Aug 2021 #131

It most certainly did happen. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #132

I don't feel a bit sorry kcr Aug 2021 #141

Did he get the Walgreens pharmacy worker in on it too? W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #145

I'll take "stuff that never happened" for $400, Alex.....n/t Kang Colby Aug 2021 #140

It happened. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #147

How bizzarre is it that there are people refusing to believe fescuerescue Aug 2021 #152

I know. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #155

My impression is that many people on this site enjoy being self righteousness. Crunchy Frog Aug 2021 #162

At least they didn't try to get your post Tomconroy Aug 2021 #165

Thank you for your kind words. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #167

There is no gap -- you do need not insurance or to be in network obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #173

Yet. The person didn't get the vaccine from Walgreens fescuerescue Aug 2021 #176

You are incorrect - there is zero gap here obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #201

There is no bad guy here fescuerescue Aug 2021 #202

Is there anywhere else local to you that your friend can go? Ace Rothstein Aug 2021 #144

He went to a nearby CVS and was turned away because they do not accept walk-ins. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #146

Except I've heard of no stories where this has happened anywhere else. Treefrog Aug 2021 #156

I've heard two just in the past two days. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #159

"Stop polluting the thread with my your lies!" Nice personal attack. Treefrog Aug 2021 #161

Is it anymore a personal attack than you calling me a liar throughout this thread? W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #163

Again, please reread my posts. I said I didn't believe your friend, as many did. Treefrog Aug 2021 #166

Whoa, the poster stated not ONE LIE obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #171

Thank you. Treefrog Aug 2021 #175

You did lie and continue to do so. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #181

Dude, name ONE lie. Treefrog Aug 2021 #182

You've spent your entire time in this thread calling me a liar over telling my story. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #186

Never called you a liar. And you've still not quoted one. Treefrog Aug 2021 #190

We are waiting for you to let us know what news organizations you've contacted about this. Treefrog Aug 2021 #183

I am actually emailing my local news station right now and will gladly post their reply. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #185

Good you're not looking for fame. Treefrog Aug 2021 #191

So now you're contacting the news media, but didn't want to tell anyone here which Walgreens it was. Treefrog Aug 2021 #192

Per your other advice, "they can disguise your voice and your identity," right? W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #195

Oh, sweetie, I'd be more than happy to apologize to you when you get this on the news ok? Treefrog Aug 2021 #197

And I have not called you any names either. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #198

Oh dear. Treefrog Aug 2021 #199

Then call Walgreen's Corporate obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #170

That was the first thing that I did. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #172

Then call your local paper or news station obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #174

Excellent idea. Treefrog Aug 2021 #177

Yup! Our local new stations, legit papers, and fishwrappers would love it obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #178

Absolutely! And the op would not have to worry about being "doxxed." Treefrog Aug 2021 #179

I don't think he's done so yet. Treefrog Aug 2021 #184

my worst pharmacy experiences have involved walgreens. smh. ecstatic Aug 2021 #187

I got mine at a state run center BradAllison Aug 2021 #188

I think that those claiming this OP isn't true should offer Tomconroy Aug 2021 #193

Got mine at Waglreens in April Moosepoop Aug 2021 #194

This is what I would have expected to happen as well. W_HAMILTON Aug 2021 #196

Yep, it's not like anyone checks Effete Snob Aug 2021 #205

That's fucked up. Xolodno Aug 2021 #200