Bridge Access Program
On August 22, 2024, the FDA authorized and approved updated 2024-25 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Given the introduction of updated vaccines, 2023-24 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can no longer be administered, therefore ending doses available through the Bridge Access Program. Now that the Bridge Access Program has ended, uninsured individuals may be able to find 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine available through their state or local health department immunization programs.
CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides free COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs. This program will end in August 2024. Use these resources to promote the program and expand equitable access for COVID-19 vaccination.
Free Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available to Adults
Free updated COVID-19 vaccines are available to most adults living in the U.S. 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.
Check your health insurance plan for coverage details to see if your plan covers a COVID-19 vaccine without cost-sharing at an in-network provider. Adults whose insurance plan does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs at an in-network provider can get a free COVID-19 vaccine through the Bridge Access Program.
Free 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 at an in-network provider can get free updated COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program.
Get Free COVID-19 Vaccines Near You
You can get free COVID-19 vaccines at healthcare providers, federally supported health centers, and pharmacies participating in the Bridge Access Program. Visit vaccines.gov to find providers that offer free 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 weeks.
- State and local health departments are working with local healthcare providers to distribute free COVID-19 vaccines through providers in network.
- State and local immunization programs are working with HRSA-Supported Health Centers to provide free 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 free 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 free 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 free COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program.
- Use promotional materials to let patients how they can find free COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program.
- Talk to patients about finding a provider that offers free COVID-19 vaccines. Patients can visit vaccines.gov to find a provider near them that offers free COVID-19 vaccines through the Bridge Access Program.
Promotional Materials
Use these graphics and share program resources to help promote free COVID-19 vaccination on various social media platforms and websites.
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