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
AnswerGenerally yes but self-funded policies might not.
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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.
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.
It should. If it doesn't, it is not expensive.
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.
They probably cover it for their CEO who makes millions per year, but for ordinary folk? Hell no.
Does TRICARE pay for the shingles vaccine? Yes. As of October 19, 2007, Zostavax™, the vaccine that helps reduce the risk of getting shingles (herpes zoster) is reimbursable under TRICARE.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a single dose of the vaccine for adults age 60 or olderregardless of whether they report a prior episode of shingles (herpes zoster). For more information on the vaccine, please visit FDA's Questions & Answers on Zostavax™.TRICARE Prime Beneficiary:As long as you get your shingles vaccine from your primary care manager you won't be responsible for a deductible or copay.TRICARE Standard/Extra Beneficiary:You may get your shingles vaccine from any TRICARE-authorized provider (network or non-network) who is licensed to give the vaccine. Standard/Extra deductibles and cost shares apply.TRICARE For Life Beneficiary:Medicare covers the shingles vaccine under Medicare Part D. If you don't have Medicare Part D, TRICARE will be the primary payer for the vaccine. You may get the shingles vaccine from any TRICARE-authorized provider (network or non-network) who is licensed to give the vaccine. Standard/Extra deductibles and cost shares apply.NOTE: TRICARE won't pay for the shingles vaccine if it is given at a pharmacy or if your doctor writes you a prescription to buy the shingles vaccine and have it administered at his or her office. If you want TRICARE to cover the shingles vaccine, you must have the vaccine administered in your doctor's office.Please refer to http://www.tricare.mil/ for additional info.
Blue Cross coverage for the shingles vaccine can vary based on the specific plan and state. Generally, many Blue Cross plans cover the shingles vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, often with little to no out-of-pocket costs. It's important to check your specific plan details or contact customer service for accurate coverage information.