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About the shingles vaccine

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Is the vaccine covered by my insurance?

Jun 1, 2021, 12:12 PM
For Sharp Direct Advantage members, the shingles vaccine is covered under your Medicare Part D benefits, so you can go to any in-network pharmacy to get the vaccine.

 

Part D vaccine update, effective Jan. 1, 2023
Important Message About What You Pay for Vaccines – Our plan covers most Part D vaccines at no cost to you. Call our dedicated  Medicare prescription helpline at 1-855-222-3183 (TTY/TDD: 711) for more information.

How vaccine coverage works

Medicare Part B (your medical benefits) and Medicare Part D (your prescription drug benefits) cover different vaccines.

Find out more

Sharp Direct Advantage is offered by Sharp Health Plan. Sharp Health Plan is an HMO with a Medicare contract. Enrollment with Sharp Health Plan depends on contract renewal. Read the full disclaimer.

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