According to the person I just spoke with on the phone, they will cover it, but you must be 60 years old or older.
Es blue cross cover the cost of the shingles vaccine
Starting in 2013 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the shingles vaccine. The shingles vaccine prevents shingles, which is a painful skin lesions.
AnswerGenerally yes but self-funded policies might not.
yes
Aetna considers zoster vaccine (Zostavax) a medically necessary preventive service to reduce the risk of herpes zoster (shingles) in members 60 years of age and older. Aetna considers repeat (booster) zoster vaccination as experimental and investigational.
Coverage provided by the Florida Blue Cross and Blue Shield depends on the type of health plan you have. You should check your member handbook, or contact your plan's member services for the most up-to-date coverage information.
According to a "Question and Answers" blog at the Blue Shield website, Blue Shield should cover up to 80% of the retail cost of the shingles vaccine. That would make it around $40.00. However, I would bet that it depends on the level of Blue Shield coverage you have and if you have Medicare Part D coverage.
in South Dakota-over 80
About 12,000.
Yes
Ask your insurance carrier. Zostavax is only available to people over 60 even if you have already had Shingles. If you are highly susceptible to repeated attacks, your Doctor will have to petition for an exception.
BCBSNC stands for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. It is a health insurance company providing coverage to residents of North Carolina. You can read more about BCBSNC on their official website or through news articles focused on healthcare in North Carolina.