 kbyrd48125 PostsJoined 10/6/2004Bama I went on line trying to find out if Medicare covered the shingles shot. I couldn't find where it did. I was told it did but wanted to be sure. Do any of you know or had the shot and Medicare paid for it? Thanks
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Mary Bailey1333928313.1975724 PostsRegistered 10/6/2004 I believe it is covered click HERE see page 145 Note: Medicare drug plans must cover all commerciallyavailable
vaccines (like the shingles vaccine) when
medically necessary to prevent illness except for
vaccines covered under Part B. See pages 59 and 67. Last edited on 4/8/2012 It’s easy to see the negative, but every person has something great about them. Develop a habit of looking for the good.~~Joel Olsteen iamMrsG1333928810.7431268 PostsRegistered 8/19/2008 Kbyrd48, I found this online for you; however, please check it out to verify its validity: "The shingles vaccination will only be covered if you have a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan. The amount of copayment / coinsurance (money you have to pay) for the vaccination varies, depending on your plan. Medicare part B does not cover the shingles vaccine." http://www.medicare.com/vaccination-coverage/shingles-vaccine.html Last edited on 4/8/2012 Ellekaye1333929418.823181 PostsRegistered 8/12/2011 If you don't have Medicare part D coverage for prescriptions, the cost is approximately $150-$175 for the shot. You may want to shop around and try your local/county health department. I asked my PCP about this and he said He was not aware of any insurance that would cover it. It would cost approx $175 to $200 and he did not recommend getting it because he didn't feel they were effective. He said they are less than 50% effective at preventing shingles and if I call as soon as I would get a breakout the antiviral drugs are just as good at keeping it to a lesser case at a much lower cost. However he did highly recommend getting the pneumonia shot but my insurance won't cover that til I am 65 so I have to wait 2 more years. I keep being told by Drs that I must get the shot, but my daughters take turns getting pregnant. Later this year I will have 8 grandchildren 10 and under. My Mother had it and I helped take care of her, she really suffered. Call the number on your card and ask them. I wouldn't take anyone's answer. Call the number. kachina6241333946041.8579021 PostsRegistered 10/6/2004New Mexico I have Medicare and supplemental Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance and I paid $30 for the shot at Walgreens. I don't know who paid what for it. I don't care what it cost, if it will prevent the agony of Shingles, I'd pay it. bigsister1333966010.964393 PostsRegistered 5/15/2010Southern California All I know is that when I got the shingles shot two years ago at a drug store, I paid $200. MauiMom71741333967592.02345 PostsRegistered 12/19/2010Maui, Hawaii Trust me when I tell you: YOU DO NOT WANT TO GET SHINGLES!....whatever it costs is worth the price and then some...I had shingles several years ago and was absolutely miserable...and the virus lingers around for the rest of your life so that you are more prone to another episode...several times I have felt those nerve endings firing up again when I am really stressed or when I have been ill with other issues...but so far have lucked out...I had them completely covering my midsection, both front and back...was off work for 2 weeks...recently retired and when on Medicare thru Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage here in Hawaii...first thing I did was get a shingles shot...paid nothing thru KP...but not sure what other Medicare insurance providers would charge, if anything...you should check with your carrier...hope this helps! otterbear41333967899.68326 PostsRegistered 3/31/2006 I had this shot last fall and Medicare paid the entire bill. I only have the basic Medicare, Part A and Part B. I had the doctors office call to find out if it was covererd. I could have called myself but asked while I was there for a physical and asked if they would check. They paid 100% of the cost. sunnybrook1333973103.851876 PostsRegistered 8/25/2005 Next year, I will be eligible to enroll in Medicare. Could someone ballpark a payment number for Parts A and B. How about D? I'm assuming A is covered. Wrong? TIA Medicare did not cover mine. I paid $200 also and my husband went to the health department and paid a lot less for his. As others have said, YOU DO NOT WANT TO GET SHINGLES. From what I've heard those that had it said they would gladly have paid $1,000+ to avoid them. I know for a fact that BCBS covers it because I had my shingles shot last month; I'm only 52 but no was was I going to wait until I was 60. I know two women in their 50's who came down with it. BCBS paid. But if they hadn't, I would have glady paid for it myself. adelle381333978307.4974872 PostsRegistered 12/22/2007 On 4/8/2012 morning lover said: I asked my PCP about this and he said He was not aware of any insurance that would cover it. It would cost approx $175 to $200 and he did not recommend getting it because he didn't feel they were effective. He said they are less than 50% effective at preventing shingles and if I call as soon as I would get a breakout the antiviral drugs are just as good at keeping it to a lesser case at a much lower cost. However he did highly recommend getting the pneumonia shot but my insurance won't cover that til I am 65 so I have to wait 2 more years. Your doctor sounds like he should be "aware" of a lot more than he is. My insurance covered it and many do and I have never known a doctor who didn't recommend getting that shot because shingle is so very painful. "I'm not a madam. I'm a concierge." susan kay1333979283.383436 PostsRegistered 6/28/2011 I don't know about Medicare paying for the shingles shot, but my insurance covered everything when I got my shot at Walgreens. I paid "0". bewise1333979409.25345 PostsRegistered 6/10/2010 please check with your local Walgreens,here they are giving the injection very cheap,$40,or$45. patbz1333981765.82783 PostsRegistered 7/25/2006White Mountains AZ Approx. $100 is deducted for part B. I got Shingles shoy at Safeway for 0 co-pay; I have BCBS co-insurance. bewise...that would be great news if it is true. Thank you for mentioning Walgreen's. I will check with them ASAP. On 4/9/2012 otterbear4 said: I had this shot last fall and Medicare paid the entire bill. I only have the basic Medicare, Part A and Part B. I had the doctors office call to find out if it was covererd. I could have called myself but asked while I was there for a physical and asked if they would check. They paid 100% of the cost.
Medicare absolutely does not pay for a shingles vaccine. Maybe another ins. but definately NOT medicare.
csv3201333986136.776724 PostsRegistered 6/24/2007 On 4/8/2012 Ellekaye said: If you don't have Medicare part D coverage for prescriptions, the cost is approximately $150-$175 for the shot. You may want to shop around and try your local/county health department. OP - Rite Aid gives the shingles shot for $65. (at least in S.C.) On 4/9/2012 adelle38 said: On 4/8/2012 morning lover said: I asked my PCP about this and he said He was not aware of any insurance that would cover it. It would cost approx $175 to $200 and he did not recommend getting it because he didn't feel they were effective. He said they are less than 50% effective at preventing shingles and if I call as soon as I would get a breakout the antiviral drugs are just as good at keeping it to a lesser case at a much lower cost. However he did highly recommend getting the pneumonia shot but my insurance won't cover that til I am 65 so I have to wait 2 more years. Your doctor sounds like he should be "aware" of a lot more than he is. My insurance covered it and many do and I have never known a doctor who didn't recommend getting that shot because shingle is so very painful. Every ins. is different and insurance varies widely all over the country. I'll trust my doctor's opinion over yours as to weather or not to get the shot - thank you. On 4/9/2012 adelle38 said: On 4/8/2012 morning lover said: I asked my PCP about this and he said He was not aware of any insurance that would cover it. It would cost approx $175 to $200 and he did not recommend getting it because he didn't feel they were effective. He said they are less than 50% effective at preventing shingles and if I call as soon as I would get a breakout the antiviral drugs are just as good at keeping it to a lesser case at a much lower cost. However he did highly recommend getting the pneumonia shot but my insurance won't cover that til I am 65 so I have to wait 2 more years. Your doctor sounds like he should be "aware" of a lot more than he is. My insurance covered it and many do and I have never known a doctor who didn't recommend getting that shot because shingle is so very painful. Every ins. is different and insurance varies widely all over the country. I'll trust my doctor's opinion over yours as to weather or not to get the shot - thank you. Editted to add - shingles shots are <50% effective at preventing shingles. Last edited on 4/9/2012 On 4/9/2012 chrystaltree said: I know for a fact that BCBS covers it because I had my shingles shot last month; I'm only 52 but no was was I going to wait until I was 60. I know two women in their 50's who came down with it. BCBS paid. But if they hadn't, I would have glady paid for it myself. Same for me, BCBS of IL. I got mine last fall. I was 52. If I would have gotten it at the pharmacy it woudn't have been covered. At the doctor's office I only had to pay their adminstration fee. It’s easy to see the negative, but every person has something great about them. Develop a habit of looking for the good.~~Joel Olsteen What website should I go to in order to find out about getting the shingles shot and being around my daughters (who always seem pregnant? I'm thinking webmd?.
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