Ohio Vax-A-Million

Ohio Vax-A-Million is a lottery-style incentive program created by the state of Ohio to encourage residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The program was announced by Governor Mike DeWine on May 12, 2021, and it aimed to increase the state's vaccination rates by offering significant prizes to vaccinated individuals.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The Ohio Vax-A-Million program was designed to boost the state's efforts in combating the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative was funded through federal CARES Act dollars allocated to Ohio. The program consisted of five weekly drawings, each offering a $1 million prize for adults and a full-ride scholarship to any Ohio public university for individuals aged 12 to 17.

Eligibility[edit | edit source]

To be eligible for the Ohio Vax-A-Million drawings, participants had to meet the following criteria:

Be a permanent resident of Ohio.
Be at least 12 years old.
Have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Participants were required to register for the drawings through the official Ohio Vax-A-Million website or by calling a designated phone number.

Drawings and Winners[edit | edit source]

The drawings were conducted by the Ohio Lottery and took place over five consecutive weeks, starting on May 26, 2021. The winners were announced publicly, and the $1 million prize was awarded to one adult each week, while the scholarship prize was awarded to one adolescent each week.

Impact[edit | edit source]

The Ohio Vax-A-Million program received widespread attention and was credited with significantly increasing vaccination rates in the state. Following the announcement of the program, Ohio saw a notable uptick in the number of residents receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The success of the program inspired other states to implement similar lottery-style incentives to boost vaccination efforts.

Criticism and Controversy[edit | edit source]

While the Ohio Vax-A-Million program was praised for its innovative approach, it also faced criticism. Some critics argued that the use of federal funds for a lottery was inappropriate and that the money could have been better spent on other public health initiatives. Others questioned the ethics of using a lottery to incentivize medical decisions.

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