Accessing Free Covid Boosters: A Guide for Uninsured Americans

Uninsured Americans can now receive the newest Covid vaccines for free at select locations across the US through the Biden administration's Bridge Access Program. The federal government's search tool, Vaccines.gov, allows patients to find appointments for the new shots, with a filter specifically for locations providing vaccines at no cost to the uninsured. The majority of Americans can access the vaccines through private insurance or government payers, but the Bridge Access Program aims to fill the gap for the estimated 30 million uninsured Americans. Patients can schedule appointments directly with participating pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, without needing to show ID cards.