Medicare Coverage of Immunizations
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Medicare Part B
Medicare Part D
| You may have a large deductible or copay. Call the customer service number on the back of your plan card to find out how much it will cost you to get vaccinated. |
MEDICARE PART B
Medical benefits Who has Medicare Part B coverage?
Almost all adults over the age of 65 have Medicare Part B coverage, either directly or through a Medicare Advantage Plan.
What immunizations does Medicare Part B cover?
- All influenza vaccines
- Pneumococcal vaccine*
- Medically necessary vaccines (Td for wound management or Hepatitis B for high risk people)*
*Deductibles and copays may be applied
Where can a person use Medicare Part B insurance coverage?
- Medical offices
- Some pharmacies
- Some local public health departments
MEDICARE PART D
Prescription benefits Who has Medicare Part D coverage?
Medicare eligible adults who have chosen to enroll in a prescription drug benefit plan.
What immunizations does Medicare Part D cover?
All immunizations not covered by part B, including:
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)*
- Zoster (shingles)*
- Varicella (chickenpox)*
- Hepatitis B*
*Deductibles and copays may be applied
Where can a person use Medicare Part D insurance coverage?
- Pharmacies
- Some medical offices
- Some local health departments
Spotlight
Minnesota Immunization Rule Proposed Revisions
2013 Got Your Shots Immunization Conference
Vaccination Clinics Serving Underinsured Children
Uninsured and Underinsured Adult Vaccination Clinics
Frequently Requested
VISs
CDC fact sheets on vaccines.
Attention: Non-MDH link
CDC Immunization Home
Attention: Non-MDH link
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