Usio, Inc. Announces Completion of Vaccine Incentive Program in Houston, Texas

Strategic Insights -

The Houston Health Department's Vaccine Incentive Program, which utilized Usio, Inc.'s prepaid card issuing platform, has reached its capacity to vaccinate an additional 20,000 city residents. The program provided $100.00 prepaid cards to those who received a first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, at an eligible health department site. Prepaid cards valued at $50.00 were awarded for second doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

Key Takeaways:

  • Usio, Inc. was awarded a contract by the Houston Health Department to provide the prepaid card issuing platform for the Vaccine Incentive Program, which aimed to vaccinate an additional 20,000 city residents.
  • The program provided $100.00 prepaid cards for first doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and $50.00 prepaid cards for second doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
  • The program reached its capacity, with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner stating that it was a success and a worthwhile investment that helped increase the city's vaccination rate and saved lives.
  • Usio, Inc. utilized its proprietary payments technology to provide an efficient and cost-effective solution for the program, with President and Chief Executive Officer Louis Hoch stating that the company is grateful for the opportunity to serve the City of Houston.
  • The Houston program is part of Usio, Inc.'s industry-leading vaccine incentive disbursement solution, with more information available on the Usio website.
  • The company has provided payments technology for over 150 charitable, civic, and other economic assistance programs since the onset of the pandemic.

Statistics:

  • 20,000 additional city residents were targeted for vaccination through the Houston Health Department's Vaccine Incentive Program.
  • 100 payments of $100.00 were made to residents for first doses of certain vaccines.
  • 20,000 payments of $50.00 were made to residents for second doses of certain vaccines.
  • The program is part of Usio, Inc.'s industry-leading vaccine incentive disbursement solution.

Sources:

  • GLOBE NEWSWIRE (MIL-OSI) SAN ANTONIO, TX, Oct. 11, 2021
  • http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/
  • Contify.com - including information on Usio, Inc.'s background and services.