Starting in 2013 Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield now covers the shingles vaccine. The shingles vaccine prevents shingles, which is a painful skin lesions.
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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.
AnswerGenerally yes but self-funded policies might not.
According to the person I just spoke with on the phone, they will cover it, but you must be 60 years old or older.
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.
Most of the Canadian Shield is in Canada, but the shield extends into Minnesota and a little beyond, as well as into Greenland.
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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Bluecrossmn is the official website for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for the state of Minnesota. Linkedin and Wikipedia both list various locations throughout the state.