The rollout of a new round of Covid vaccines in the U.S. is off to a bumpy start as some patients report delays in health insurance coverage for the shots.
Private insurance plans and government payers such as Medicare are required to cover the new jabs from Pfizer and Moderna , which became available late last week.
It also comes after a huge shift in how Covid vaccines are covered in the U.S.
Previously, the federal government purchased Covid vaccines directly from manufacturers at a discount to distribute to all Americans for free.
Sarah Lindsey, an owner of a Florida-based jewelry store, called on her own insurer to add the new Covid shots to its formulary.
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Pfizer, Moderna, Medicare, Medicaid Services, CVS, U.S, CNBC
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U.S, Florida