New Yorkers say they are struggling to get the newly updated COVID vaccines, citing supply and insurance issues.
the updated shot for everyone over 6 months old, and most health plans are required to cover CDC-recommended vaccines under the Affordable Care Act. Anyone who is uninsured or has a copay can turn to the Bridge Access Program, which will run through the end of the year.
It wasn’t until she “rage posted” about the experience online that Bae learned about the Bridge Access Program, which she said no one at CVS mentioned. And according to state health officials, CVS should have had no problem billing Bae’s insurance instead of charging her. They explained that the headaches come from delayed insurance updates and emphasized that no one should pay out of pocket.
Stephanie DuBois, a spokesperson for Anthem, which runs Empire, said any member who was not able to get a free shot last week “can return to receive it at $0 copay.” She did not respond when asked if the insurer would reimburse a member who already paid out of pocket.
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