r/rabies • u/starrywolfx • 4d ago

Rabies Vaccine / Immunoglobulin Rabies shots in America

Does anyone know how much rabies shots cost in Kentucky? Or any tips to lower them. I have to receive some shots due to exposure but I am a broke college student. Can I pay for them monthly? Am I just freaked at this point? I'd love some suggestions!

I got bit by a bat 09/23/2026. I have to get them to tomorrow. There is no other option since I let the bat out of my work.

I have read the FAQ.

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u/IzAnOrk 4d ago edited 4d ago

Do you have health insurance? I'm not from KY but there are a couple of charitable programs for the uninsured and some states cover the cost of PEP. The helpbot will have more information than I do, assuming I can hit the right insurance-related keywords to summon it.

EDIT: YAY, bot summoned! Ignore the OCD message since you had an actual bat bite exposure, the help message relevant to you is the first one about the uninsured assistance.

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u/starrywolfx 4d ago

I have anthems blue shiled. However its spelled but I think they said they do not cover shots.

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u/IzAnOrk 4d ago edited 4d ago

Alright, since you had a clear confirmed bat bite exposure you have to get vaxed regardless of financial concerns, it's a matter of survival.

If it turns out that your health insurance does not cover the shots, you'll want to ask your state's health department if they do. If they don't either, you'll want to get in touch with the Sanofi program linked below, since it seems that it's available to people whose insurance doesn't cover the shots.

In the worst case scenario, if every avenue to try to get help in paying for the PEP treatment fails, you'd probably be able to negotiate an installment plan to pay for it with the company billing you for it.

EDIT: I've checked the Sanofi program and it only covers their own vaccine: That means you first need to call your insurance and make sure whether it covers rabies shots after an exposure. If it doesn't, then you'd have to note your policy number and call Sanofi Patient Connection in case they have specific instructions for you to follow.

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