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36. My vax was free as well.

Fri Aug 6, 2021, 11:28 PM

Aug 2021

I don't think I made that point clear in my OP.

I was an early round vaccination due to my medical issues. I went to one of those mass vaccination hubs, where literally 1,000's+ a day we're being vaccinated. So did my husband, but his never filed with our insurance.

I was just curious if anyone else saw silly overcharges, of course not paid, by their insurance.

I've never unmasked. I've reconciled myself to the fact I may never be able to again, which sucks but that's life. Right now I can't even go into a store with a mask per my doctor and be safe. So, yeah, that's where I am. Curbside and delivery for me again. Boo! I'm so over this.

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Has anyone else seen what their insurance paid vs what they were billed for Covid vaccines? [View all] herding cats Aug 2021 OP

Nope, but I'm on Medicare. elleng Aug 2021 #1

Exactly like my own mom. herding cats Aug 2021 #3

Feeling well, I assume. elleng Aug 2021 #5

I'm hiding at home, fully vaccinated and hopefully waiting for my booster. herding cats Aug 2021 #6

Fine, and as home is rather isolated, elleng Aug 2021 #8

I did do all of those and am caught up on my medical. herding cats Aug 2021 #15

Good luck. elleng Aug 2021 #23

Enjoy and be safe. herding cats Aug 2021 #29

Thanks, h-cats. elleng Aug 2021 #31

me, too.... OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2021 #11

Right! elleng Aug 2021 #13

I got mine at a Federal FEMA site. No insurance info was requested. GulfCoast66 Aug 2021 #2

My sister went to one run by the National Guard and it was the same. herding cats Aug 2021 #4

For me it was CVS both times. sheshe2 Aug 2021 #34

My vax was free as well. herding cats Aug 2021 #36

Me too, although it was State FEMA and Nat'l Guard in the mountains. Hoyt Aug 2021 #7

Your not kidding about having the process down. GulfCoast66 Aug 2021 #30

I got my shots at a pharmacy & did give my insurance info dflprincess Aug 2021 #9

Thank you. herding cats Aug 2021 #16

Neither of my visits to Sam's Club didn't cost a dime. lpbk2713 Aug 2021 #10

The place I went didn't ask for insurance Sympthsical Aug 2021 #12

Same here. National Guard administrating the site and no mention of insurance. Midnight Writer Aug 2021 #37

Ditto. BigmanPigman Aug 2021 #38

Same. Big FEMA drive-through. Hortensis Aug 2021 #40

I think you got scammed....no way should the vax have cost you out of pocket. nt OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2021 #14

It didn't cost me a penny. herding cats Aug 2021 #17

I haven't seen any costs or paperwork regarding the cost of the 2 vacs. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2021 #32

"Volunteer" doesn't necessarily mean "unpaid". Nt FBaggins Aug 2021 #18

True, but I knew, personally the staff working there. herding cats Aug 2021 #21

I'm actually shocked people have paid hibbing Aug 2021 #19

It was free to me. herding cats Aug 2021 #24

Got it n/t hibbing Aug 2021 #25

The best I've been able to find is about $30 to administer the shots underpants Aug 2021 #20

Yes, that's what I've found as well. herding cats Aug 2021 #26

Yes, and thanks to you also for the info and discussion. Hortensis Aug 2021 #41

I declined to use insurance FreeState Aug 2021 #22

Honestly, medical providers usually charge multiples of what they expect to Hoyt Aug 2021 #27

This, right here, is what I was suspecting. herding cats Aug 2021 #33

I don't know but what I think is they charge Medicare or VA or insurance a higher amount marie999 Aug 2021 #47

Yeah, company I works for requires a mail order pharmacy or Walgreens. Xolodno Aug 2021 #28

Been 2x vaxxed Deuxcents Aug 2021 #35

Wouldn't be if people acted as if it was their money. Hortensis Aug 2021 #42

Got the first in March at a county site, no insurance card viva la Aug 2021 #39

I wasn't charged at all. I went to a big vaccine facility leftyladyfrommo Aug 2021 #43

Vaccinations are free. Never had to provide JoanofArgh Aug 2021 #44

40 each for Pfizer Piasladic Aug 2021 #45

My company arranged and paid for our shots ms liberty Aug 2021 #46

I wasn't charged. AngryOldDem Aug 2021 #48

$0, New York State doesn't charge sir pball Aug 2021 #49

I got mine at a mass-vax site sponsored by the local hospital and the CDC. GoCubsGo Aug 2021 #50

I am on Medicare and Walmart billed mine. lark Aug 2021 #51

I also attended a mass "drive-through" vaccination event. No insurance necessary. NurseJackie Aug 2021 #52

I think if any place is charging anyone or any insurance for this? alphafemale Aug 2021 #53

Although the vaccines are free, the govt will bill insurance to defray the cost. LeftInTX Aug 2021 #54

Not sure what State you live in Tink41 Aug 2021 #55

Free here in TX JCMach1 Aug 2021 #56

Zero ProfessorGAC Aug 2021 #57