Insurance firms to help

The Biden administration will partner with health insurance companies to help vulnerable older people get vaccinated for COVID19.

White House coronavirus special adviser Andy Slavitt announced Wednesday the goal is to get 2 million of the most atrisk seniors vaccinated soon. Many older people live in relative isolation and some lack the internet access to make vaccination appointments.

Insurance companies have ties to Medicare recipients through businesses that range from Medicare Advantage private plans, to prescription drug coverage, to Medigap plans that seniors purchase for expenses that traditional Medicare doesn’t cover.

Slavitt says insurers will use these networks to contact seniors.