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152. How bizzarre is it that there are people refusing to believe

Reply to W_HAMILTON (Reply #147)

Mon Aug 2, 2021, 02:16 PM

Aug 2021

That we have a gap in our health and insurance system?

On this site no less.

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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