Bridge Access Program
CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs. No-cost COVID-19 vaccines through this program will be available until December 31, 2024. Use these resources to promote the program and expand equitable access for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available for Adults at No Cost
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available to most adults living in the U.S. at no cost through their private health insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. However, there are 25-30 million adults without health insurance and additional adults whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs. CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines for these adults.
No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines for Adults Without Health Insurance
Adults 18 years and older without health insurance and adults whose health insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs can get updated COVID-19 vaccines at no cost through the Bridge Access Program.
Get No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines Near You
You can get no-cost COVID-19 vaccines at healthcare providers, federally supported health centers, and retail pharmacy chains participating in the Bridge Access Program. Visit vaccines.gov to find providers that offer no-cost COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program. Providers participating in the Bridge Access Program are contractually obligated to add vaccine availability to vaccines.gov. We expect reported availability to increase in the coming days.
- State and local health departments are working with local healthcare providers to distribute no-cost COVID-19 vaccines through providers in network.
- State and local immunization programs are working with HRSA-Supported Health Centers to provide no-cost COVID-19 vaccines. Health Resources & Services Administration is providing funding to HRSA-Supported Health Centers to support services that will help ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.
- CDC established new contracts with CVS, Walgreens, and eTrueNorth through existing Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) contracts to provide no-cost COVID-19 vaccines.
For Immunization Partners
Immunization partners play important roles in COVID-19 vaccination, particularly among adults without health insurance.
- Help expand access for COVID-19 vaccinations by partnering with community-based programs.
- Use program resources and promotional materials to share information on no-cost COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program.
- Use COVID-19 vaccination coverage data to prioritize vaccination support and outreach in communities with lower coverage.
For Healthcare Providers
Healthcare providers, including pharmacists, play important roles in COVID-19 vaccination, particularly among adults without health insurance.
- Share clear and accurate information about the latest COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.
- Use proven strategies to encourage patients to stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Use program resources to share information on no-cost COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program.
- Use promotional materials to let patients how they can find COVID-19 vaccines at no cost to them through the Bridge Access Program.
- Talk to patients about finding a provider that offers COVID-19 vaccines at no cost. Patients can visit vaccines.gov to find a provider near them that offers COVID-19 vaccines at no cost through the Bridge Access Program.
Promotional Materials
Use these graphics and share program resources to help promote no-cost COVID-19 vaccination on various social media platforms and websites.
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