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Medicare denied the shingles vaccine for me. I had the vaccine in January 2008. I do not have Medeicare Part D, just A and B. My "coordinated" insurance also denied the claim.
Nichole S October 10, 2007 8:48 AM You may want to check with Medicare about this. I found this info on the web:
For patients over 65, Medicare will begin paying for the shingles vaccine in January, 2007 - but not the way it pays for the most widely used adult inoculations, flu shots, which are fully covered. Instead, the shingles vaccine will be treated like a prescription drug, with varying co-pays depending on a patient's drug plan.
I called Ohio medicaid hot line, the answer was I don't know, it covers MOST vaccines but not all still left in the dark. Hope someone knows
No, Medicare Part B does not cover the shingles vaccine. If you have Part D, a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, it may cover it. Check with your plan to see if it is on their formulary.
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Does Medicare provide coverage for the Zostavax Shingles vaccination for someone over 70, that had chicken pox and has fibromyalgia and 3 family members with shingles?
Medicare Part B does not cover the shingles vaccine
Does silver script insurance cover shingles vaccine?
Yes. Some shingles vaccines are covered. If you have on particular drug in mind you can go to the silver script website and enter the name of the drug in the formulary search. If the drug is not covered it will give you a list of alternatives that are covered. But to be honest vaccines should be covered by Medicare Part B since its preventive care that will be administered by a doctor.(from Medicare.gov, official website) "Shingles vaccineHow often is it covered?The shingles vaccine isn't covered by Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). Generally, Medicare prescription drug plans (Part D) cover all commercially available vaccines (like the shingles vaccine) needed to prevent illness. Contact your Medicare drug plan for more information about coverage.
Do you cover for shingles vaccine?
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Does Anthem BC BS cover the Shingles vaccine?
Starting in 2013 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the shingles vaccine. The shingles vaccine prevents shingles, which is a painful skin lesions.
Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover the cost of a shingles vaccination?
Es blue cross cover the cost of the shingles vaccine
Does Michigan medicaid cover shingles vaccine?
It should. If it doesn't, it is not expensive.
What vaccines are covered by tricare for life?
Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine? Yes. As of October 19, 2007, Zostavax™, the vaccine that helps reduce the risk of getting shingles (herpes zoster) is reimbursable under TRICARE.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a single dose of the vaccine for adults age 60 or olderregardless of whether they report a prior episode of shingles (herpes zoster). For more information on the vaccine, please visit FDA's Questions & Answers on Zostavax™.TRICARE Prime Beneficiary:As long as you get your shingles vaccine from your primary care manager you won't be responsible for a deductible or copay.TRICARE Standard/Extra Beneficiary:You may get your shingles vaccine from any TRICARE-authorized provider (network or non-network) who is licensed to give the vaccine. Standard/Extra deductibles and cost shares apply.TRICARE For Life Beneficiary:Medicare covers the shingles vaccine under Medicare Part D. If you don't have Medicare Part D, TRICARE will be the primary payer for the vaccine. You may get the shingles vaccine from any TRICARE-authorized provider (network or non-network) who is licensed to give the vaccine. Standard/Extra deductibles and cost shares apply.NOTE: TRICARE won't pay for the shingles vaccine if it is given at a pharmacy or if your doctor writes you a prescription to buy the shingles vaccine and have it administered at his or her office. If you want TRICARE to cover the shingles vaccine, you must have the vaccine administered in your doctor's office.Please refer to http://www.tricare.mil/ for additional info.
How long to wait between flu vaccine and shingles vaccine?
interval- flu vaccine and the shingles vaccine
Will the shingles vaccine protect you from ever getting shingles?
Shingles vaccine protects you from the shingles for few years only.
Can you get the shingles vaccine after having shingles?
You could get the vaccine if you already had shingles; but it may not help you from recurrence of zoster, which by the way is less than 5%. If it does recur, the vaccine may help you.
Does anthem cover shingles vaccine?
They probably cover it for their CEO who makes millions per year, but for ordinary folk? Hell no.
Can chickenpox vaccine prevent shingles by cryosurgery?
Those who have had chickenpox vaccine have a lower risk of shingles, but you can talk with your health care provider about getting shingles vaccine. I have no idea what cryosurgery has to do with shingles.
