COVID-19 vaccine is a hospital service. Prices are from 209 US hospitals across 31 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Health-West | Wyoming, MI | $0 | — | ★ 4/5 | 184 min | 14.5% |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 147 min | 14.6% |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | $0 | $0 | — | — | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Houston, TX | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 189 min | 15.2% |
| University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 242 min | 15.4% |
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia, SC | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 224 min | 14.6% |
| Share Medical Center | Alva, OK | $0 | — | — | 141 min | 15.2% |
| Wyandot Memorial Hospital | Upper Sandusky, OH | $0 | $0 | ★ 5/5 | 132 min | 14.8% |
| Twin City Medical Center | Dennison, OH | $0 | $0 | — | — | 15.0% |
| Wood County Hospital | Bowling Green, OH | $0 | $0 | ★ 4/5 | 161 min | 14.5% |
| Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 153 min | 16.1% |
| Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | $0 | $0 | ★ 1/5 | 228 min | 15.7% |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | New York, NY | $0 | — | ★ 4/5 | 240 min | 14.6% |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center | Pine Bluff, AR | $0 | — | ★ 1/5 | 200 min | 15.3% |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | Athol, MA | $0 | — | ★ 2/5 | 176 min | 15.3% |
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | Leominster, MA | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 253 min | 15.5% |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela, HI | $0 | $3,709 | ★ 3/5 | 135 min | 14.4% |
| Molokai General Hospital | Kaunakakai, HI | $0 | $4,190 | — | 84 min | — |
| Kahi Mohala | Ewa Beach, HI | $0 | $4,754 | — | — | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $0 | — | ★ 4/5 | 286 min | 16.0% |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | Lake Charles, LA | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 217 min | 15.2% |
| Richardson Medical Center | Rayville, LA | $0 | $0 | — | 57 min | 15.1% |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | West Monroe, LA | $0 | $0 | ★ 2/5 | 152 min | 15.9% |
| Riverland Medical Center | Ferriday, LA | $0 | — | — | — | 15.7% |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus | Worcester, MA | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 296 min | 14.9% |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated June 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for COVID-19 vaccine
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $0.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Anthem | 31 |
$0 – $0 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 38 |
$0 – $5,646 |
| Cigna | 35 |
$0 – $1 |
| EmblemHealth | 5 |
$0 – $0 |
| HealthPartners | 17 |
$0 – $0 |
| Humana | 17 |
$0 – $1 |
| Medicaid | 7 |
$0 – $27 |
| Molina Healthcare | 9 |
$0 – $20 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 19 |
$0 – $1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 75 |
$0 – $0 |
| Aetna | 30 |
$0 – $15 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 9 |
$0 – $27 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $0 |
| Illinois | $0 |
| Louisiana | $0 |
| Massachusetts | $0 |
| Michigan | $0 |
| Texas | $0 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
About these prices
Based on prices published by 209 US hospitals across 31 states, the typical (median) cash price is $0, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $0, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $0. Most cash prices fall between $0 and $0 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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