Both Medicare Part D and Part B can cover the cost of vaccines, but it depends on the type of immunization on which plan letter covers which vaccines .
Most (but not all) commercially available vaccines will be listed in your plan’s formulary and will be covered under your Part D plan (Prescription Drug Plan). However, some vaccines will be covered under Part B. Some of those Part B coverage exceptions are: Flu, Pneumonia, Hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccinations.
The amount you pay for your vaccine may depend on several things:
- Where you get vaccinated (in-network or out-of-network)
- Your copay or coinsurance amount (Determined by the tier level of vaccination in your plan)
- If have satisfied your annual deductible yet. (If applicable)
- If the vaccination is listed in your Part D plan formulary or if it is covered by Part B.
- If a shot is covered under Part B, you possibly may be responsible for up to 20% of the cost depending on what type shot you get and if it was administered by a doctor in a doctor’s office. Always best to ask BEFORE you get your shot, so no surprise after the fact.
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