part D experience if it helps

granddi · ‎03-16-2010

We just went for Shingles Shot. I have UHC (AARP) and my co-pay was $91.00. Hubby has BCBS hand his was $32.00. Cash pay would be $191.00 That's not to say that the next Rx comparison would be more for BCBS and less for UHC?

Medicare does not consider Shingles vaccine under the wellness coverage such as flu shots.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I have Medicare, plus an AARP supplement. My Shingirx shot was $61 co-pay at my local Giant. My flu shot was free at my local CVS.

catter70 · ‎10-11-2017

I also have medicare and AARP. My cost for the Shingrix shot was $56.00 at Walmart. One down and 1 to go. Walmart will call when the next shingles shot is available. I still need my flu shot.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

Wow! As much as I hate my ACA health care plan, I was able to get the Shingles shots for free AND get a $10 Publix gift card. Still doesn't come anywhere close to recouping my investment though at $750+/month premiums and $6500 deductible.

deeva · ‎03-09-2010

We also have UHC and Silver Script. DH paid $151 at Safeway for each injection earlier this year.

I checked with my pcp, they charge the same amount. So I haven’t decided if I’m going to get the vaccination.

Betts · ‎03-11-2010

From my monthly drug mail for the same coverage with D/ AARP.

"Your Part D prescription drug coverage has "drug payment stages."How much you pay for a covered D prescription depends on how much is spent ( to that date) on your drugs."

When I first went to get my Shingles shot. the cost was high. I called the insurance number on the back of my card to get clarification. I was advised that after I spent $79 more, I'd be in Stage 2 and the Shingles cost per shot would be $25. I also waited to get my Restasis refilled after I got into Stage 2. The cost savings were shockingly wonderful! So, call that number and have them explain to you where you are in your stage coverage. The agent even thanked me for calling. He said they truly want to help us understand how to best use our insurance. I'd never bothered to make that call in previous years. I'll remember to do that again next year as I plan refills.

quilter61 · ‎03-22-2010

I guess I am lucky. I don't have to pay anything to get the shingles vaccine. I was also able to receive the Pneumonia vaccine free.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@IcegoddessI hate to waste money, but when it comes to insurance, most of the time I'd really rather not get back what I had to spend to try to protect myself from a major health, home, or auto disaster.

Last time I remembwer getting back more than a year's premium, I had a water leak which began in a upstairs closet, dropped half of the living room ceiling, and damaged a section of the basement. Sure I collected more thsn my premium, but the aggravation and work - not enough money for all that!

patbz · ‎03-10-2010

@granddi : I recently got the Shingles shot (1st) at my local Safeway in AZ and there was no co pay regardless of which insurance you have, as long as you are 65. I also got a 10% off grocery coupon. I wonder if the differences in cost (free to approx $100) is dependent on state law differences?