COVID-19 vaccine is a hospital service. Prices are from 243 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 | 188 min | — |
| St Luke's Patients Medical Center | Pasadena, TX | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 146 min | — |
| El Paso Children's Hospital | El Paso, TX | $0 | $0 | — | — | — |
| St Joseph Medical Center | Houston, TX | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 180 min | — |
| University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 240 min | — |
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia, SC | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 223 min | — |
| Share Medical Center | Alva, OK | $0 | — | — | 141 min | — |
| Wyandot Memorial Hospital | Upper Sandusky, OH | $0 | $0 | ★ 5/5 | 132 min | — |
| Twin City Medical Center | Dennison, OH | $0 | $0 | — | — | — |
| Wood County Hospital | Bowling Green, OH | $0 | $0 | ★ 4/5 | 158 min | — |
| Lima Memorial Health System | Lima, OH | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 164 min | — |
| Brookdale Hospital Medical Center | Brooklyn, NY | $0 | $0 | ★ 1/5 | 228 min | — |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | New York, NY | $0 | — | ★ 4/5 | 248 min | — |
| Jefferson Regional Medical Center | Pine Bluff, AR | $0 | — | ★ 1/5 | 198 min | — |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | Athol, MA | $0 | — | ★ 2/5 | 174 min | — |
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | Leominster, MA | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 253 min | — |
| North Hawaii Community Hospital, Inc | Kamuela, HI | $0 | $3,709 | ★ 3/5 | 135 min | — |
| Molokai General Hospital | Kaunakakai, HI | $0 | $4,190 | — | 88 min | — |
| Kahi Mohala | Ewa Beach, HI | $0 | $4,754 | — | — | — |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago, IL | $0 | — | ★ 4/5 | 295 min | — |
| Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | Lake Charles, LA | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 210 min | — |
| Richardson Medical Center | Rayville, LA | $0 | $0 | — | 65 min | — |
| Glenwood Regional Medical Center | West Monroe, LA | $0 | $0 | ★ 2/5 | 158 min | — |
| Riverland Medical Center | Ferriday, LA | $0 | — | — | — | — |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus | Worcester, MA | $0 | $0 | ★ 3/5 | 291 min | — |
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 October 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 | 61 |
$0 – $120 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 39 |
$0 – $5,646 |
| Cigna | 35 |
$0 – $1 |
| Coventry | 6 |
$0 – $23 |
| HealthPartners | 17 |
$0 – $0 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 19 |
$0 – $1 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 107 |
$0 – $75 |
| Humana | 20 |
$0 – $1 |
| Aetna | 34 |
$0 – $24 |
| EmblemHealth | 17 |
$0 – $99 |
| Medicaid | 10 |
$0 – $27 |
| Amerigroup | 7 |
$1 – $22 |
| Molina Healthcare | 28 |
$0 – $20 |
| AmeriHealth | 17 |
$0 – $19 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 14 |
$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
Does Medicare cover COVID-19 vaccine?
We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for COVID-19 vaccine, so we can’t confirm coverage here — it may depend on medical necessity, the setting, or your specific plan. Check Medicare.gov or ask your provider.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 243 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
How much does COVID-19 vaccine cost without insurance?
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