Qualifying residents can redeem their $100 digital cash card once they receive their first COVID-19 vaccination and complete the online form to prove their residency.
Houston – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) has extended the COVID-19 vaccination $100 cash card incentive program until September 14th, 2021 due to the tremendous response and vaccination numbers over the last two weeks. Harris County residents who receive their first COVID-19 vaccination from any provider in the county are eligible for the $100 cash card incentive.
Last week, county leadership and HCPH expanded eligibility criteria for the $100 COVID-19 vaccine cash card incentive to include first doses received in all other providers in the county. Over the last 14 days, HCPH has provided more than 34,000 1st dose vaccinations across all HCPH sites and the percentage of eligible population in the county who have received their first dose of the vaccine has risen to 71.9%.
Harris County residents who receive their first dose of the vaccine between August 26th and September 14th can fill out a brief online form to see if they are eligible to receive a $100 virtual cash card by text message or email. Residents who come directly to an HCPH vaccination site will be given the $100 cash card after the vaccination. Individuals who do not live in Harris County, did not receive a first dose between the eligibility dates or have already received an incentive through HCPH or the Houston Health Department will not qualify.
If a resident who completes the online form and meets the qualifications for the $100 virtual cash card, HCPH will provide a notice to the individual through text message or email notification. HCPH’s verification process can take 7-14 days depending on volume. The cash card should arrive via text message or email 1-3 business days upon approval notification.
Residents who have questions about the program or their eligibility status should call 832-927-8787 or visit Ready Harris. Residents can also schedule a vaccination appointment through 832-927-8787 or by signing up through vacstrac.hctx.net. Walk-up vaccinations are available; however, we recommend residents schedule their appointment in advance.
Face coverings are required for individuals seeking a vaccination. We urge residents to take additional COVID-19 prevention measures such as maintain social distancing, staying at home as much as possible and continue regularly washing their hands.