Community Benefit
The move taps into the small business market in Connecticut and seeks to introduce more choice in coverage options.
Lack of transportation is a social determinant that is especially prevalent among economically disadvantaged communities.
The J&J scientists said that out of 75,000 participants in a clinical trial, there was just one case of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.
While none are officially FDA approved, the agency has cleared them under emergency use authorization.
Round 2 is a $249.95 million federal initiative that builds on the $200 million program established as part of the CARES Act.
Officials stress that the reactions fell within the normal range and found "no cause for concern."
Vaccine confidence is increasing, but more needs to be done to convince Americans to get their shots.
The plan would spend $400 billion toward expanding access to home-based or community-based care and improving the wages of caregivers.
Two communities will receive an at-home test, and their data will be compared to that of communities who lack access to tests.
Also: Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments have been delayed after cross-contamination occurred in a Baltimore production facility.