Bexar County to give up to $1,000 to fully vaccinated employees
Bexar County employees could receive a rebate of up to $1,000 rebate off their health insurance premiums for getting fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Bexar County commissioners unanimously approved a program Tuesday that would allow fully vaccinated county employees to collect up to $1,000, depending on the kind of health insurance policy they have with the county. Employees insured outside of the county can collect $500 if they are fully vaccinated, County Manager David Smith said. The amount employees receive as a rebate will be based on how much they pay in premiums.
Though he still has to work out the details, such as how to have employees report their vaccination status and how to pay them the rebate, Smith said, “the basic notion is to incentivize employees to get vaccinated.”
Commissioners applauded the idea.
“It’s not a mandate, but a strong incentive,” said Commissioner Trish DeBerry (Pct. 3) said. “And it’s not just writing a check for getting a vaccine. This is a reimbursement for what they’re already paying a premium for in their policy.”
Read more: https://sanantonioreport.org/bexar-county-rebate-vaccinated-employees/
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