The country’s rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is picking up speed, with a third new vaccine ramping up production and an accelerated timeline promising enough supply for every American adult by the end of May. Still, the process of finding and booking appointments remains difficult for many eligible individuals.
Now, a new initiative by more than a dozen health insurance providers is aiming to promote health equity by making it easier for seniors from underserved populations to get vaccinated.
Andy Slavitt, senior adviser on the White House COVID-19 Response Team, said at a regular Wednesday briefing that the pilot program will help 2 million of the country’s most vulnerable seniors overcome three commonly-cited challenges: questions about the vaccine, scheduling and transportation.
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