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The importance of getting vaccinated for preventable diseases cannot be understated, especially for seniors or those who are at a higher risk for illness due to disability.
Original Medicare typically covers vaccines for diseases like influenza (the flu), pneumococcal (pneumonia), and occasionally hepatitis B, but it does not currently cover the vaccine for shingles.
To get covered for the shingles shot (and other immunizations not listed above) you will need to enroll in Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage, or a Medicare Advantage plan that includes Medicare Part D.
Even if you are covered for these vaccinations, you will typically be required to pay a copay to receive them.
The insurance experts at MedicareInsurance.com can help you better understand your current coverage, and we can even assist you in researching and comparing more comprehensive plans that may be available in your area.
There is a lot of talk surrounding vaccines these days, especially surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, it’s important to remember that other immunizations are just as important as well, especially for seniors.
As we age, our immune systems can get naturally weaker, and we may become more susceptible to serious diseases like shingles, pneumonia, the flu, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis, meningitis, and more. For this reason, the CDC has outlined a vaccine schedule for older individuals who are considered to be at higher risk of contracting viral infections.
Immunization is currently the best method we have for defending ourselves against serious viruses, and that’s why important vaccines, like those for influenza (the flu), pneumococcal (pneumonia), and sometimes hepatitis B, are usually covered under Medicare Part B.
The importance of getting vaccinated cannot be understated, especially for seniors or those who suffer from medical conditions that may put them at a higher risk of serious illness. Luckily, there are a few ways that you or your loved one can get covered for important immunizations through Medicare.
Unfortunately, not every necessary vaccine is currently covered under Original Medicare. Luckily, however, there are Medicare options available that will allow you to receive coverage for the shingles vaccine.
In order to receive coverage for the shingles vaccine and other commercially available immunizations, you will need to enroll in Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage or a Medicare Advantage plan that includes Medicare Part D.
At MedicareInsurance.com, our friendly and experienced agents can help walk you through the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D options that are currently available in your area, and potentially help you get covered for vital vaccines.
Original Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) do not currently offer coverage for the shingles vaccine. Generally, this vaccine, and other commercially available immunizations, can be covered under Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) or Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage).
Usually, even if you are covered for important vaccines under Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D, you will still be required to pay a copay in order to receive them. However, because Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D plans are offered by private insurance companies, the exact costs of deductibles, copays, and premiums can vary.
Having an in-depth understanding of your Medicare health insurance coverage is vital to ensuring that you are always able to receive the highest-quality care possible. You should always take care to ensure that you are making the most of your Medicare coverage by getting the doctor-recommended vaccines you need.
At MedicareInsurance.com, we are ready, willing, and able to help you understand your current coverage and assist you in researching and comparing other, more comprehensive options that may be available to you. To get started today, simply reach out to us online via our free online chat feature, or call us today at (800) 950-0608.
