Would you pay for a COVID vaccine?

[Abacinator]

Nope, I wouldn't pay. We're on day 3 (final day) of pfizer's vaccines being given out for "free" at work. Still deciding if I want to or not. Leaning more on not. I think I'll wait until it's available for my teenager before I do it if I do. Id' like to get antibody tested first though.

If it's being offered, take it. The more people vaccinated, the better.

 

[kevin 714]

its SHOULD be at no cost, but I would pay for pone at this point yes

 

[ejv]

Somewhere I've seen a Phiser vaccine price tag of $20 per dose. The way it was written, I believe that is cost from the mfg.
No other confirmation on cost in this thread, just speculation.
So, yea, an unfounded rumor @ $20. and medicare, I'm in.

I'll say it again. The vaccine being purchased by the federal govt is paid for by the govt. That is the vaccine currently being distributed in the US. So if you get in now or whenever your slot is, the vaccine should be free. Your health care provider can charge to administer it but I think at this point most are trying to not incur any cost to the patients. They don't want road blocks for people who want to get vaccinated. If you wait until down the road when the govt isn't still asking pretty much everyone to get vaccinated and they are no longer controlling the supply and distribution, then you risk having to pay out of pocket more than you do now.

Here is the link, go to the 4th FAQ down the page "Who is paying for the COVID-19 vaccines"

I don't know of anyone paying anything out of pocket yet to receive the vaccine. I would think most insurers would rather pay the fee for a health care facility to inject their patient than to have a higher risk of becoming a 5, 6, or 7 figure insurance payout down the line if the person gets infected and has a poor result.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/201...e doses purchased with US,the shot to someone.

 

[ctwo]

So you're saying I'll have to wait because I'm not eligible now, and then I have to pay anyway?

 

[Yakoo752]

I'll say it again. The vaccine being purchased by the federal govt is paid for by the govt. That is the vaccine currently being distributed in the US. So if you get in now or whenever your slot is, the vaccine should be free. Your health care provider can charge to administer it but I think at this point most are trying to not incur any cost to the patients. They don't want road blocks for people who want to get vaccinated. If you wait until down the road when the govt isn't still asking pretty much everyone to get vaccinated and they are no longer controlling the supply and distribution, then you risk having to pay out of pocket more than you do now.

Correct.

NOTE: DO NOT be concerned when it's back billed to your insurance. The insurance industry and the Gov are still working our what those costs will be BUT it is currently being administered at no costs (for the vaccine itself) to the pt.

 

[ejv]

So you're saying I'll have to wait because I'm not eligible now, and then I have to pay anyway?

If that question is directed to me, the answer is no. If you have a provider who will vaccinate you you go when they say your tier of people are allowed to go. They may charge an administrative fee to inject you but since they got the vaccine free, they aren't charging you for that. If you don't have a provider to administer it you go to the various public options out there when your tier is called to go and they won't charge you either. If you wait let's say 4 years and the govt only takes 2 years to get through it's vaccine program, then all bets are off. You will likely pay at that point.

 

[ctwo]

Directed to anyone really, but based on the info you provided. I'd use Kaiser but they won't even suggest a schedule for me now. I'm not expecting it until some time down the road, probably when the gov is no longer subsidizing it, and after the RIF...

 

[Eldritch]

Everyone is equally at risk, except for those over there... Risk of what? Exposure and exposing, yes. Death, not necessarily.

Since the supply is limited, selling one to someone who does not need it has life/death consequences to the rest of society.

And if there was just one and you had to choose Bo vs someone who surely would not survive an infection, or some millionaire willing to pay thousands...

You are arguing minutia that has no relevance to policy. EVERYONE needs it. There is no detailed qualified risk table.

Right now you have First Responders top priority, High Risk Health Conditions 2nd priority. It is already being distributed that way, which is fine. Category 3 is Joe Public schmo, who hasn't been given an opportunity yet. When he does get access, sure, sell a fast pass, why not?

 

[ctwo]

You are arguing minutia that has no relevance to policy. EVERYONE needs it. There is no detailed qualified risk table.

Right now you have First Responders top priority, High Risk Health Conditions 2nd priority. It is already being distributed that way, which is fine. Category 3 is Joe Public schmo, who hasn't been given an opportunity yet. When he does get access, sure, sell a fast pass, why not?

We were talking about paying for the vaccine, which assumes you'd be subverting the policy that you've outlined. It's all fairly high level and not splitting hairs like you're saying. i.e., the cat3 guy pays and that offsets someone in a higher tier.

You seem to be talking about something months away after someone already has access.

You can already find the media articles about how the wealthy are working on getting it right now.

 

[Abacinator]

Of course the wealthy are buying their way in ahead of others. That's what wealthy people do.

 

[Eldritch]

We were talking about paying for the vaccine, which assumes you'd be subverting the policy that you've outlined. It's all fairly high level and not splitting hairs like you're saying. i.e., the cat3 guy pays and that offsets someone in a higher tier.

You seem to be talking about something months away after someone already has access.

You can already find the media articles about how the wealthy are working on getting it right now.

I didn't outline any specific policy, neither did the OP. You have some bizarre conspiracy you are creating in your head, I assume based on that dude you used to know. I can't help you have an argument against your self. :dunno

Like I said, I'm down to buy a fast pass.

It is certainly possible to hit the safety critical high points of the population and then when it gets to the larger less at risk sector in a few months, let those of us that have a couple bucks to spare jump the line a bit.

You need to recognize that after we get the high risk piece out of the way there will be a couple hundred million Americans left waiting for their crack at the supply. :dunno

 

[berth]

Like I said, I'm down to buy a fast pass.

My only issue with a fast pass is simply that resources used for this, could be used for getting the vaccine to everyone, not just those with the fast pass.

If me paying for the vaccine gets more vaccinated sooner, then, fine. But I'm comfortable being in line with everyone else.

I can't take my mask off until everyone else can too.

 

[ctwo]

I didn't outline any specific policy...

Right now you have
First Responders top priority,
High Risk Health Conditions 2nd priority.
Category 3 is Joe Public schmo, who hasn't been given an opportunity yet.
When he does get access, sure, sell a fast pass, why not?

Looks like a type of policy outline to me... :confused

You have some bizarre conspiracy you are creating in your head, I assume based on that dude you used to know. I can't help you have an argument against your self. :dunno

Like I said, I'm down to buy a fast pass.

It is certainly possible to hit the safety critical high points of the population and then when it gets to the larger less at risk sector in a few months, let those of us that have a couple bucks to spare jump the line a bit.

You need to recognize that after we get the high risk piece out of the way there will be a couple hundred million Americans left waiting for their crack at the supply. :dunno

:rolleyes

Sure, I'll vote no, not directly anyway. I already pay heavily for health insurance that rarely gets used so it should work well enough. Society will place me at the end of the line and it will be interesting to see how it reconciles with the dead count, assuming I make it long enough.

 

[Eldritch]

My only issue with a fast pass is simply that resources used for this, could be used for getting the vaccine to everyone, not just those with the fast pass.

If me paying for the vaccine gets more vaccinated sooner, then, fine. But I'm comfortable being in line with everyone else.

I can't take my mask off until everyone else can too.

But it wouldn't, right? There is no cost issue with the vaccine, it is a simple matter of supply being limited. All available production facilities are at maximum production. Offering up more cash would not increase production. :dunno

Looks like a type of policy outline to me... :confused

:rolleyes

Sure, I'll vote no, not directly anyway. I already pay heavily for health insurance that rarely gets used so it should work well enough. Society will place me at the end of the line and it will be interesting to see how it reconciles with the dead count, assuming I make it long enough.

Nooo, I didn't outline any fastpass policy, that is just how distribution is already working. I have not designed any kind of fast pass system, I'm just saying I would be down.

I already said that in principle I wouldn't pay for shit, because my health insurance is expensive.

If distribution to the general public offers a line jumping pass, I would probably just buy it to get the process over with. I'm not afraid of the virus at all, so I'm not super bent about it either way. Not sure WTF you want here? :dunno

 

[ctwo]

Not sure WTF you want here? :dunno

I no longer want anything :nchantr

 

[The Smokester]

Yes. I'd pay because we need to get to herd immunity any which way we can. But, if it turns out paying is the only way to get vaxxed, then a lot of people are gonna get screwed, and I'm gonna be really pissed.

I will not pay to jump the line; Only to subsidize the effort.

 

[OldMadBrit]

I can afford it, so would be happy to pay for myself and family and help off-set the cost for others.

 

[Eldritch]

I no longer want anything :nchantr

That is the best way to live life.

Detach from all things.

Yes. I'd pay because we need to get to herd immunity any which way we can. But, if it turns out paying is the only way to get vaxxed, then a lot of people are gonna get screwed, and I'm gonna be really pissed.

I will not pay to jump the line; Only to subsidize the effort.

I have not even heard of this being on the table. 100% of Americans are required to have Health Insurance. Even if the Feds weren't paying for all the shots, it is hard for me to imagine this not being covered by insurance.

 

[Johndicezx9]

Of course the wealthy are buying their way in ahead of others. That's what wealthy people do.

Doooooood.... it's like you're Nostradamus!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.th...nada-vaccine-indigenous-first-nations-scandal

:laughing

 

[ctwo]

I can afford it, so would be happy to pay for myself and family and help off-set the cost for others.

I'm sure you know what they mean when they say the govt. is paying for it...