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.

That's the way insurance generally works. The insurance companies pay for the folks that have insurance. People without insurance have other channels. Sometimes they just do without. I can't see where they're double dipping. The medicos try to squeeze the insurance companies and patients. The insurance companies try to squeeze the medicos and the people they insure. Mostly, it's a general money grab. That's the breaks.