COVID Shots Will Now Cost Uninsured Americans

A federal program that made the COVID-19 vaccines free has ended. Now, uninsured Americans could pay as much as $200 to get the shot.

The Bridge Access Program covered the cost for Americans with insurance and those without. 

Health experts warn the cost of the shot will now deter the 25 million people who are uninsured from staying up to date on the COVID-19 vaccines. 

The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].

Jeffrey Levi, is a professor of health policy and management at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. His work focuses on the intersection of public health, the health care system and the multi-sector collaborations required to improve health.

Anne Reid, is a lecturer in the Health Policy and Management Department at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. She can talk about the toll of the Bridge Access Program ending. 

Leighton Ku, a professor of health policy and management and Director of the Center for Health Policy Research at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health, is a health policy researcher and public policy analyst. He is an expert in national and state health reforms, and how to improve access to affordable health care for vulnerable populations. 

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