Mmastodon HealthPandemics first seen 6 h ago, last 33 min ago, peak #10

Uninsured Americans urged to use GoodRx for cheaper Covid shots

Original: @ dtm for everyone US who doesn't have insurance and wants to get a Covid shot, please take a look at GoodRx for a disco

Americans without insurance are being told to check GoodRx for discount codes before paying for a Covid vaccine out of pocket. The advice says walk-in prices quoted at pharmacies are far higher than necessary, and that even insured people can run into billing surprises. Without federal coverage programs, cost has become a real barrier to getting the shot, and discount platforms are filling the gap.

Why now: People are sharing practical cost workarounds as Covid vaccine access for the uninsured gets harder in the US.

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• @ dtm for everyone US who doesn't have insurance and wants to get a Covid shot, please take a look at GoodRx for a discount code that'll drop the price down dramatically. The price you're always going to be told if you walk up is the extortion price. Even if you were insured,… · sysop408@sfba.social · 3

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