Appointments available March 3
| COVID-19 vaccination appointments are available for Berkeley residents who are at least 65 years old as well as anyone living or working in Berkeley that is at increased risk of exposure in the following workplace sectors: food and agriculture, education and childcare, or emergency services. These appointments align with state guidelines to include all of the state’s definition of 1B and also includes other previously allowed categories, such as those who live or work in Berkeley and are currently employed in grocery stores, convenience stores, or in-person education and childcare settings. Those who fit into one of these groups can now register for an appointment at a vaccination site at the foot of Buchanan Street in Albany on Wednesday, March 3. Make an appointment for Wednesday, March 3 After scheduling, you will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your appointment. We will verify appointments with identification at the site. You will not be asked about immigration status. Curative staff will assist you with scheduling your second dose appointment after you receive your shot, while you are waiting in the post-vaccination holding area. For technical support or assistance scheduling your appointment, call Curative, Inc. at 888-702-9042. COVID-19 vaccines are free to everyone. You do not need insurance to get a vaccine. However, those who have medical insurance will need to provide their insurance information. Employment verification required for those under 65 For employment-based eligibility, we are following California Department of Public Health vaccine allocation guidelines. For questions about Phase 1B eligibility requirements, call the California COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-422-4255. To qualify for these appointments as part of Phase 1B, people under 65 must live or work in Berkeley and work in the following sectors: food and agriculture education and childcare emergency services Those receiving the vaccine based on their employment will need to provide documentation to confirm eligibility at the site. They can use: a recent pay stub a letter from their employer (download a sample letter) an employee ID badge If using an employee ID badge without a picture, you will need a picture ID to verify identity. Instructions: uploading photo of medical ID card If you have health insurance, you’ll be asked to upload a photo of your medical ID card when scheduling your appointment. Follow these steps to add your card: Take a photo of your card. Send the photo to your email. Open email and save the photo to a file on your computer. Upload the photo from the saved file using file manager. If you are unable to do this on the insurance page, click on the box that says “I do not have my insurance card” and click continue to move to the next screen. You may have to enter some additional medical information. Bring your medical card with you to the appointment. If you do not have health insurance, disregard these instructions. You do not need insurance to be vaccinated and will not be charged to receive a vaccine. Transport option for Berkeley seniors, disabled For Berkeley residents who need assistance getting to the site, a ride service supported by the City can help some people get to their appointments for a $15 fee. After you’ve scheduled your vaccination appointment, call Easy Does It at (510) 704-2111 to check your eligibility, register for services, and schedule a ride. Easy Does It will ask health screening questions to ensure the safety of the rider and the driver. Personal protective equipment is worn by drivers, and face coverings are required of riders. Vaccinations also available at the Oakland Coliseum and CVS, Rite-Aid, and Walgreens pharmacies Everyone in Phase 1A and Phase 1B is also eligible to get vaccinated at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum mass vaccination site. Check availability and schedule appointments online at myturn.ca.gov or by calling 1-833-422-4255. When asked “What County do you live in,” select “Alameda County.” CVS, Rite-Aid, and Walgreens pharmacies are also now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers and those at least 65 years old. Use the links below to schedule an appointment. CVS COVID-19 vaccine appointments Rite-Aid COVID-19 vaccine appointments Walgreens COVID-19 vaccine appointments Keep in mind that supplies are limited and wait times may be long. With vaccine supply limited, sign up for notification lists The limited national supply of COVID-19 vaccines means that it will take many months for vaccines to reach the general population. No matter what your age, you can prepare by understanding what your health care provider’s process is and signing up for general notification lists. Supply is limited everywhere, so sign up for as many lists as you can to maximize opportunities to receive a vaccine. To stay informed about all opportunities available to you, we recommend Berkeley residents sign up for: Berkeley Public Health vaccine notification list Alameda County resident vaccine notification list State of California (“My Turn”) vaccine notification list No matter what list you are on, keep tabs on your email and take immediate action when you receive a notification that you are eligible to make an appointment. |