Maryland To Pay State Employees $100 To Get Vaccine

May 3, 2021 Coronavirus, Government

Maryland will offer a $100 incentive to any state employee who gets vaccinated for COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday.

Why it matters: The incentive comes as vaccine demand is hitting a wall well before the U.S. has reached herd immunity. State employees in Maryland who have already been vaccinated will also get a retroactive $100 payment.

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice also announced last week his state will offer a $100 savings bond for people ages 16 to 35 as an incentive to get the shot.

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Maryland will offer a $100 incentive to any state employee who gets vaccinated for COVID-19, Gov. Larry Hogan announced today.

Those who’ve already gotten vaccinated will get a retroactive payment. https://t.co/PZjkG0bYNB

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