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Re:Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to... by loeg on Tuesday November 11, 2025 @11:52AM (#45889597)
Any grocery or drug store will give you a flu vaccine for free to you. It's not $300.
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Re:Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to... by dehrmann on Tuesday November 11, 2025 @12:00PM (#45889780)
I think you're seeing how the ACA mandated free vaccines, so the $300 gets billed to your health insurance, then your insurance negotiates it down to $30. If you don't have insurance, it's the sticker price.
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Re:Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to... by loeg on Tuesday November 11, 2025 @12:46PM (#45890430)
No, this is a loss leader / community benefit these corporations participate in. They'll attempt to be reimbursed through insurance, but also offer it to the uninsured.
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Re:Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to... by mrguyorama on Tuesday November 11, 2025 @06:42PM (#45894447)
It's not a loss leader, it's literally revenue positive to pay for everyone to get a vaccine from the insurance company's perspective!

One guy needing intensive care pays for a whole bunch of vaccines.

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Re:Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to... by loeg on Tuesday November 11, 2025 @07:27PM (#45894838)
For the insured, sure. For the uninsured, I think it's done as a loss leader / community benefit by the store/pharmacy.
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Re:Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to... by dehrmann on Tuesday November 11, 2025 @09:37PM (#45895802)
https://www.cvs.com/learn/health/vaccines-immunizations

> *FOR FREE FLU SHOTS & 14 NO-COST VACCINES: Select vaccines at no cost with most insurance. Eligibility varies by patient and insurance plan. Eligible patients will not pay any copayments unless otherwise required by their plan, including Medicare Part B. Availability varies by state based on regulations...

That doesn't sound like it's free if you're uninsured. Or at least that don't advertise that.

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Re:Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to... by chasd00 on Tuesday November 11, 2025 @01:23PM (#45890920)
> If you don't have insurance, it's the sticker

it's never the sticker for cash, if you pay cash you will get the same rate the insurance companies get. Why would a clinic turn down the sale? Just shop around and say you'll be paying cash.

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