On Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6:40:23 AM UTC-10, Gary wrote:
> On 3/17/2021 10:08 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> > On 3/17/2021 8:08 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> >> On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 1:46:40 PM UTC-10, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >>> On 3/17/2021 6:41 PM, John Kuthe wrote:
> >>>> On Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 4:56:29 PM UTC-5, Thomas wrote:
> >>>> ...
> >>>>> 22 years first job, now 17 years new job....health care...missed
> >>>>> 1.25 hours due to snow.
> >>>>> Got both covid shots. JK...did you happen to get covid shots being
> >>>>> you are in health care?
> >>>>
> >>>> Nope, but I tested negative for the Covid 19 virus for a job I had
> >>>> for a little while back.
> >>>>
> >>>> But I should get my vaccine shot this weekend at America's Center
> >>>> here in STL! Maybe I will! Or better yet, when BJC offers them for
> >>>> free!
> >>>>
> >>>> John Kuthe, RN, BSN...
> >>>>
> >>> Every place offers them for free. Healthcare workers are also at the
> >>> top of the list. You have no excuse not to be protected.
> >>
> >> My guess is that the US is subsidizing some vaccinations. When I got
> >> my shot, they took down my insurance information so they are filing
> >> claims - if you're insured.
> >>
> >
> > No, they are subsidizing ALL vaccinations. There is no charge to the US
> > citizen. If you have insurance they may bill your insurance for giving
> > the injection but not for the vaccine itself as the government is paying
> > for it. Health Resources and Services Administrations Provider Relief Fund
> >
> > If, say, a doctor or pharmacy give the injection they can bill the
> > government for $40 per shot for doing the stab. It was $23 but it was
> > recently increased.
> >
> > No guessing, just the facts.
> If the vaccine is free to all US citizens...
> Those without prescription insurance get it for free.
> Those WITH prescription insurance, are getting some it paid by
> their insurance companies.
>
> Sounds like "double dipping" to me.
>
> If it's truly free to all US citizens, the insurance companies shouldn't
> have to pay any part of it either.