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Why are some people getting billed for COVID-19 vaccines?
Consumer reporter says John Matarese tells us some people are getting billed for their COVID-19 vaccines.
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Consumer reporter says John Matarese tells us some people are getting billed for their COVID-19 vaccines.
>>> WHEN YOU VISIT THE MUSEUM, DON'T FORGET TO STOP AT THE STORE. >>> HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO SIGN UP FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE? IF NOT , HOPEFULLY YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS OR SO. CAUTION, OUR CONSUMER REPORT IS REPORTER TELLS US SOME PEOPLE ARE BEING BUILT FOR THEIR SHOTS. HERE IS HIS ADVICE SO YOU DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. >>> THE VACCINES ARE HERE. MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE PER DAY ARE NOW GETTING THEIR JOB. THE GOVERNMENT PROVIDING THE VACCINE FOR FREE, SOME PEOPLE ARE ASKING WHY THEY BEING CHARGED THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS PAYING BILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO PFIZER, MODERNA AND JOHNSON & JOHNSON FOR COVID-19 VACCINES FOR EVERY AMERICAN WHO WANTS TO SHOP. THE VACCINE ITSELF IS ALREADY PAID FOR AND IT IS EVER FREE BUT THE CDC WARNS THAT SOME DOCTORS OFFICES AND HOSPITALS MAY CHARGE AN ADMINISTRATIVE FREIGHT RANGING FROM 20 TO OVER $100. AND THAT COULD BE AS MUCH OF A SHOCK AS THE JAB TO YOUR ARM. WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU'RE HIT WITH A $100 OFFICE FEE FOR YOUR SHOT? THE CDC SAYS IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE, SUBMITTED. PREVENTATIVE CARE SHOULD BE COVERED BY BOTH PLANTS. NO INSURANCE, THE C.A.R.E.S ACT PROVIDES A RELIEF FUND THAT SHOULD COVER ANY EXTRA CHARTER. CNET SAYS GROCERY STORES ARE MOST LIKELY TO GET THE SHOTS FREE. DOCTORS OFFICES AND HOSPITALS OFTEN CHARGE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR JUST WALKING IN THE DOOR AND THAT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. IF YOU END UP CHARGE, CALL THE PROVIDER AND YOUR INSURER AND ASK IF THEY CAN WAIVE THE FEE.