Statement·other·said 2021-08-30
“The average hospital stay for a case of COVID-19 costs about $17,064. The vaccine is free.”
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Verdict
Trueby PolitiFact
2021-09-02Reasoning
PolitiFact rated this Mostly True. The $17,064 figure aligns with FAIR Health data showing median allowed amounts near $17,094 for older patients; other estimates ran $20,000–$24,000, so Jayapal's number sits at the lower end of a reasonable range. The vaccine being free is accurate.
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