Publix Pharmacy Implements Florida’s COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility Expansion for Upcoming Appointments

LAKELAND, Florida – (BUSINESS WIRE) – As of Friday, March 12, scheduling opportunity, eligible individuals, now including individuals aged 60 and over, can use Publix’s online booking system to make appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations at participating stores Florida Publix Pharmacy. However, under the guidance of the federal government, retail pharmacies participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program must continue to prioritize teachers and elementary and middle school staff and day care centers for future vaccination opportunities until further notice.

The prioritized group includes teachers, school staff and caregivers of children working in pre-primary, primary and secondary schools, as well as Head Start and Early Head Start programs (including teachers, staff and bus drivers) and those who work as or for licensed child care providers, including family and center-based care providers.

After those in the prioritized group have finished making appointments, all remaining appointments will be available to other eligible individuals. Appointments to receive second doses are not affected by this change.

Eligibility

According to state and federal requirements, the following groups are currently eligible to schedule vaccinations: all primary and secondary school teachers and staff and daycare centers (the priority group mentioned above); individuals aged 60 or over (the newly expanded group); adults who are considered extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 by a doctor (must provide documentation signed by a doctor certifying that they meet the eligibility criteria); health professionals with direct contact with the patient and residents or members of the team of long-term institutions; and individuals aged 50 and over who are sworn firefighters or law enforcement officers.

Commitments

Vaccines are only available by appointment, while supplies last, through the online reservation system at publix.com/covidvaccine. Appointments cannot be made by calling Publix or Publix Pharmacy.

The online booking system will open on Friday, March 12, at 7 am Eastern time, to anyone who meets state and federal requirements, with priority for teachers and school and daycare staff, as directed by the federal government .

Eligible individuals can plan access to the online reservation system to make appointments as follows, as long as Publix continues to receive doses of vaccine and save unforeseen circumstances. Appointments may not be available in all counties during all scheduling opportunities:

Clients with an appointment for the second dose of Moderna vaccine are not affected by any variation in scheduling opportunities and must arrive at the COVID-19 vaccine check-in area on the scheduled date and time.

Necessary documentation

Adults who are eligible only based on the state’s criteria for being extremely vulnerable to COVID-19 must provide the completed and signed form found on the Florida Department of Health website or the documentation signed by a doctor certifying that they meet the criteria for eligibility. eligibility.

Locations

Publix administers vaccine in all 43 Florida counties with Publix Pharmacy locations. Publix pharmacies have also administered the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible individuals in selected locations in Georgia, South Carolina and Virginia. The company continues to communicate with states in its area of ​​expertise to provide COVID-19 vaccines as part of its distribution efforts.

Costs and insurance

Vaccines are provided to eligible individuals, by appointment only, while supplies last, and at no cost to the individual. Customers with health insurance must bring their insurance card to the scheduled appointment. Medicare members must bring their red, white and blue Medicare Part B card. Customers without health insurance will need to provide their driver’s license or Social Security number.

The most up-to-date information on Publix’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts can be found at publix.com/covidvaccine.

Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with more than 225,000 associates, currently operates 1,268 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. For 23 consecutive years, the company has been recognized for Fortune as a great place to work. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized among the best in the food industry. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com.