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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.

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