CVS Health to Administer No-Cost COVID-19 Vaccines at 11 Select CVS Pharmacy Locations in Nebraska

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CVS Health will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines at 11 selected pharmacy locations in Nebraska starting April 14. Appointments can be booked from April 13 as stores receive vaccine shipments. Vaccinations are available at no cost to insured and uninsured individuals. CVS aims to facilitate access to vaccines, with over 6,000 locations nationwide and the capacity to deliver up to 25 million shots per month. The Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and new CDC guidelines will further expand eligibility to all U.S. adults by April 19.

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• Expansion of vaccination services at 11 locations in Nebraska.
• Vaccinations available at no cost for insured and uninsured individuals.
• Capacity to administer up to 25 million shots per month.

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WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In an ongoing effort to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and help the country move forward from the pandemic, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that it will begin vaccinating eligible populations on Wednesday, April 14 at 11 select CVS Pharmacy locations in Nebraska.

For the select retail locations that will begin to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on April 14, appointments will start to become available for booking on Tuesday, April 13, as stores receive shipments of vaccine. Vaccines at participating CVS Pharmacy locations in Nebraska will be administered to individuals meeting state criteria, as well as K-12 teachers and staff and childcare workers. Patients must register in advance at CVS.com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and people without online access can contact CVS customer service: (800) 746-7287. Walk-in vaccinations without an appointment will not be provided.

"We're proud to play a part in increasing access to the vaccine to as many people as possible to enable reopening efforts in the communities we serve," said Neela Montgomery, President of CVS Pharmacy and Executive Vice President, CVS Health. "Feedback on every aspect of the vaccination process has been incredibly positive, from the digital experience to interacting with our team of health care professionals whose incredible efforts are helping to move us one step closer towards a healthier post-COVID world."

There is no cost for the vaccine to patients with insurance or through the federal Health Resources and Services Administration program for uninsured patients.

Participating CVS Pharmacy locations are in the following Nebraska communities: Grand Island, La Vista, Lincoln, Norfolk, and Omaha.

As of April 14, subject to supply, CVS Health will be administering vaccines at over 6,000 CVS Pharmacy stores across 49 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., with 70% of the U.S. population within 5 miles of these locations. The pace of vaccinations is expected to accelerate as more supply becomes available through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program and as the CDC's new vaccine eligibility plan is implemented, which will guarantee all U.S. adults to be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning on April 19. CVS Pharmacy has the capacity to administer up to 25 million shots per month.

Multimedia assets, including b-roll and still photography from long-term care facility and in-store COVID-19 vaccinations, are available here. More information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the pandemic is available at the company's frequently updated COVID-19 resource center.

About CVS Health
CVS Health is a different kind of health care company. We are a diversified health services company with nearly 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health. In an increasingly connected and digital world, we are meeting people wherever they are and changing health care to meet their needs. Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model engages one in three Americans each year. From our innovative new services at HealthHUB^® locations, to transformative programs that help manage chronic conditions, we are making health care more accessible, more affordable, and simply better. Learn more about how we're transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.

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FAQ

When will CVS start administering COVID-19 vaccines in Nebraska?

CVS will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in Nebraska on April 14, 2021.

What is the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine at CVS?

The COVID-19 vaccine is offered at no cost to patients with insurance and through a federal program for the uninsured.

How can I book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at CVS?

Appointments can be booked through CVS.com starting April 13, 2021, or via the CVS Pharmacy app.

How many CVS locations will provide COVID-19 vaccines?

CVS Health will administer vaccines at over 6,000 locations across the U.S.

What eligibility changes are coming for COVID-19 vaccines at CVS?

All U.S. adults will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 19, 2021.