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17 Apr, 4 tweets, 2 min read
Everyone is eligible for COVID-19 services, no matter their immigration status. Testing, treatment or vaccinations paid for by the federal government will not affect anyone’s immigration status or be shared with immigration agencies.
You can't be billed for COVID-19 vaccinations. If you receive a bill, you should first speak to the person or facility that sent it. If they don’t cancel it, contact the HHS Office of Inspector General Hotline at 1-800-HHS-TIPS or visit TIPS.HHS.GOV to file a complaint
You do not need a Social Security Number or government ID to receive free COVID-19 services. A facility may ask for this info to help confirm you are uninsured but you will still be treated, tested, or vaccinated even if you can’t provide these items.
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