I really haven’t seen any talk about the fact that apparently COVID shots are no longer free for uninsured patients? As of August? Someone correct me if I’m wrong.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html
This program will end in August 2024.
I am a serious economist, and the reason vaccines aren’t free is because then a small number of people will just keep getting them and use up the supply, leaving none for everyone else.
If vaccines are free, it will reduce the incentive to work to pay for them, lowering labor participation and overall GDP.