LANSING, Mich. — Vaccinated Michiganders could soon find themselves a bit richer as state leaders are set to announce a new vaccine incentive program giving away a combined total of $5 million in cash.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is set to unveil the details of the new "MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes" Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
In addition to cash prizes, nine vaccinated residents could walk away with a $55,000 scholarship.
Similar to Ohio's Vax-a-Million incentive, prizes will be awarded via a lottery-style raffle.
Whitmer will be joined Thursday by a number of state leaders and health experts, including:
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel
- Michigan Association of United Ways President and CEO Mike Larson
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
- Dr. James Grant
- Michigan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rich Studley
- Michigan Association of State Universities CEO Dr. Daniel J. Hurley
- Michigan Department of Treasury Executive Director for the Office of Postsecondary Financial Planning Robin Lott
- Protect Michigan Commission Director Kerry Ebersole Singh
- Lansing City Council 2nd Ward Council Member Jeremy Garza
We will update you on the details of the incentive as soon as they are announced.
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