The lottery system unveiled by Republican Gov.
The change, McCloud said, is an effort to streamline verification and eligibility requirements for lottery participants and allow
HOW CAN YOU ENTER YOUR NAME INTO THE DRAWING?
Beginning
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE
Permanent
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE FULL-RIDE SCHOLARSHIP?
Permanent
The winner can put the scholarship, which includes room and board, tuition, and books, to any
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE IF YOU ARE AN
Yes. If you are an
“We don't care where you got your vaccine,” McCloud said. “As long as we can verify it through some combination of your vaccination card or the vaccine provider, you are more than eligible.”
HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU ENTER YOUR NAME?
Once. The state's lottery agency will automatically delete any duplicate entries. But, once you enter your name and finish the questionnaire either online or by phone, you will be in the drawing for all five weeks.
WHEN WILL THE DRAWINGS BEGIN AND WEEKLY WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
Beginning
If a winner is found not to have been vaccinated, then officials will work down a list of entrants until a qualified one is found, said
HOW WILL THE PRIZE BE PAID?
The prize will be paid in a one-time, lump sum shortly after the winner is announced. The winner will be responsible for any taxes
IS THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE LOTTERY LEGAL?
The use of federal funds for the vaccine lottery system is legal under the
“We have to use this money to bring awareness, to help encourage and to facilitate uptake of the vaccine,” the health director said. “We knew we were going to find innovative ways to bring vaccine education and vaccine uptake to Ohioans.”
HOW WILL THE STATE MEASURE SUCCESS FROM THIS INCENTIVE?
According to McCloud, the state already sees the vaccine lottery system as a success, even before the first drawing has taken place. The immediate and intense response following the announcement of the lottery last week is seen by state officials as worth the creative bid to overcome the vaccine hesitancy that remains a stubborn problem across
In the days following the lottery's unveiling, McCloud said the rate of vaccinations among the 30-to-54 age range increased by 6% after weeks of decline.
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