Wisconsin residents who receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Labor Day will be paid

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin – First had a chance to win tickets to Game 6 of the Bucks’ NBA Finals. Then came the free cream puffs. Now the people of Wisconsin can get $ 100 if they get vaccinated.

Governor Tony Evers announced the new vaccine incentive on Monday. Anyone who receives their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine between August 20 and September 6 will receive a $ 100 Visa gift card. Residents of Wisconsin ages 12 and older are eligible.

“As our children start to return to school and the Delta variant spreads rapidly across the state, we all need to step up and stop the spread, and our COVID-19 vaccines are the best tools we have to do. exactly that. Said Evers. “From now until Labor Day, if you live in Wisconsin and receive your first COVID-19 vaccine here in the state, you will receive $ 100. It’s that simple: get vaccinated, get $ 100. I call on all eligible Wisconsinites who have not yet received their COVID-19 vaccine to step up their efforts, roll up their sleeves and do their part to help protect our state and end COVID-19. “

Residents of Wisconsin will need to complete an online form to verify that they received their first dose from a state vaccine provider during the duration of the program. Cards will be mailed to participants’ addresses and may take up to six weeks to arrive.

Proof of insurance, identity or citizenship is not required.

More information about the program is available online or by calling 844-684-1064.

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