Starting in 2013 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the shingles vaccine. The shingles vaccine prevents shingles, which is a painful skin lesions.
Es blue cross cover the cost of the shingles vaccine
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.
Yes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina generally covers the shingles vaccine, but coverage details may vary based on your specific plan. It's important to check with your plan or contact customer service for precise information regarding coverage, copays, and where you can receive the vaccine. Always verify your benefits before scheduling an appointment.
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.
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According to the person I just spoke with on the phone, they will cover it, but you must be 60 years old or older.
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.
Blue cross and blue shield do offer dental insurance.
Most hospitals do accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance is known by hospitals all around the world.
Blue Cross Blue Shield is private insurance that is offered by a person's employer or out of pocket.
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.