Have you mastered your Medicare coverage, or are you still trying to figure out the specifics of what's covered and what's not? If you're wondering how various vaccines are covered by your Medicare, then you've come to the right place. In this blog, we'll explain which vaccinations are covered by each part of Medicare so you can better understand how these vaccines will be covered at your next doctor appointment.
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First, it's important to understand the parts of Medicare because different vaccines may be covered by these different parts.
Medicare Part A: Commonly known as hospital coverage. Covers hospital stays, hospice care, skilled nursing and related services.
Medicare Part B: Covers doctor visits, outpatient care, certain medical procedures and more. Some vaccines are covered under Part B.
Medicare Part C: Also called Medicare Advantage, these plans are available by private insurance companies that are approved by Medicare. They combine the benefits of Parts A, B, and usually D, often including additional services not covered by Original Medicare.
Medicare Part D: Covers many vaccines, immunizations, and prescription medications. Is available as a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan (PDP) or embedded into a Part C Medicare Advantage plan.
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If you are looking for an immunization not listed above or more detailed information on vaccine coverage through Medicare you can find this on Medicare.gov or reach out to our team of Medicare agents at Twin City Underwriters.
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