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Karma13612

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74. It's an expensive

Fri Jan 21, 2022, 11:49 PM

Jan 2022

Vax series, shingles.

Not sure but I don’t think Medicare covers it. That seems pretty stupid since the ads constantly push for us older folks to get it.

If they don’t lower the premium now that the dementia drug isn’t approved, maybe they could decide to cover the shingles vac in it’s place.

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I got my first vaccination shot today [View all] PJMcK Jan 2022 OP

Is it true that Medicare doesn't pay for the shingles vaccine? Walleye Jan 2022 #1

I'm not sure PJMcK Jan 2022 #5

Well thanks for the post I'm putting mine off and I should go get it Walleye Jan 2022 #7

Found this information PJMcK Jan 2022 #11

Ouch. Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #31

Thanks for this info. n/t iluvtennis Jan 2022 #44

Medicare Part A and Part B don't cover shingles vaccine EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #8

My opinion it should. Not that anybody asks my opinion. It's an old peoples disease Walleye Jan 2022 #9

I agree EYESORE 9001 Jan 2022 #12

This is the kind of thing that makes me skeptical about Medicare for all Walleye Jan 2022 #14

It's an old peoples' disease for a reason PJMcK Jan 2022 #39

Definitely a mess. Walleye Jan 2022 #41

Is 40 old?! I'm 40 and got it 10 days after my first covid shot. I had terrible Luciferous Jan 2022 #65

Well that is bad luck. I think it is more prevalent in older people,my grandfather had it Walleye Jan 2022 #66

Well I was lucky and got into the doctor the same day the rash started so it Luciferous Jan 2022 #68

Somehow mine got covered dumbcat Jan 2022 #47

Well that's interesting maybe I'll try again. Maybe it's changed Walleye Jan 2022 #55

Do you use the VA for your drugs? This might have something to do with you not paying DuaneT Jan 2022 #69

No, I don't use VA dumbcat Jan 2022 #77

FEP probably paid 100%. Forgot to ask you about possible Fed retiree benefitis. DuaneT Jan 2022 #81

I thought they changed this? mchill Jan 2022 #59

I tried a few years ago and Medicare will not cover it. The vaccine Emile Jan 2022 #13

That's me right now. I'd rather spend the money on something else. I'll probably regret it Walleye Jan 2022 #15

My situation is a little weird PJMcK Jan 2022 #18

My wife was with me and she was on ACA and they covered her vaccination. Emile Jan 2022 #28

Thank you, President Obama! PJMcK Jan 2022 #42

Mine Was Covered ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #17

I have D too and mine wouldn't cover it. That was a few years back at my local drug store. Emile Jan 2022 #29

You Should ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #38

Oh that's good to know thanks. I'll keep watching Walleye Jan 2022 #40

It will depend on the plan. Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #32

Not at the doctor's office Freddie Jan 2022 #27

Fascinating! PJMcK Jan 2022 #43

I would guess there is a charge for the dr appt Freddie Jan 2022 #46

It does ashredux Jan 2022 #36

I got the Shingles vaccines...while on Medicare. TNNurse Jan 2022 #51

Was it at the pharmacy or doctors office? Walleye Jan 2022 #53

Pharmacy both times. TNNurse Jan 2022 #61

Thanks! I'll check it out next time I pick up a prescription Walleye Jan 2022 #62

I believe vaccines would be under Part D soldierant Jan 2022 #57

my wife got her's & didn't cost a damn dime & is on medicare ! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #63

My second shingrix vaccination knocked me flat for a couple days. It was so worth it. chia Jan 2022 #2

Like I wrote... PJMcK Jan 2022 #4

I'd ask my friend that but I already know the answer, unfortunately... chia Jan 2022 #10

I never feel "bad" when I get a vaccine reaction (and I always get reactions)... LuckyCharms Jan 2022 #22

Another thought about vaccine reactions PJMcK Jan 2022 #23

I agree... LuckyCharms Jan 2022 #25

Was all ready to get mine then the pandemic hit Sherman A1 Jan 2022 #3

Doesn't it all make you feel just a little safer? PJMcK Jan 2022 #6

Yes, indeed Sherman A1 Jan 2022 #20

I'm interested ForgedCrank Jan 2022 #16

It's been about 8 hours since I got the shot PJMcK Jan 2022 #19

24 hours since my vaccination PJMcK Jan 2022 #75

Good news ForgedCrank Jan 2022 #76

I need to get the Shingles vaccine LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2022 #21

My dad had shingles Retired Engineer Bob Jan 2022 #24

A co-worker went through the same thing as your dad PJMcK Jan 2022 #26

My spouse had it twice - no big deal for her. Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #35

I had it on my face and eye zeusdogmom Jan 2022 #45

My mother and a great friend both endured shingles.... spanone Jan 2022 #30

I got that shot about 2 months ago.. it hurt!! Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #33

I got shingles before I realized there was a vaccine. But Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2022 #34

The question is, have you been vaccinated for Covid? ashredux Jan 2022 #37

Yes, thanks for asking PJMcK Jan 2022 #48

👍👏 ashredux Jan 2022 #49

I got my Shinles vax at CVS about a year ago. BigmanPigman Jan 2022 #50

Damned if I can figure out the answer to your question. WinstonSmith4740 Jan 2022 #52

Wise move. LudwigPastorius Jan 2022 #54

This one is on my list but thus mchill Jan 2022 #56

I need to get the shingles vaccine too madville Jan 2022 #58

I bought my first mask today SCantiGOP Jan 2022 #60

Yeah, the title of the OP is a bit of a tease! PJMcK Jan 2022 #64

Agree that the mask is good for warmth SCantiGOP Jan 2022 #70

Stay safe and warm! PJMcK Jan 2022 #73

I finally got Shingrix a few months ago Silent3 Jan 2022 #67

The second I'm eligible for the shingles vaccine, I'm going to have my appt booked. N/t Calista241 Jan 2022 #71

Go to your pharmacy PJMcK Jan 2022 #72

It's an expensive Karma13612 Jan 2022 #74

Medicare (Part D) covers it PJMcK Jan 2022 #79

Excellent! Thanks!!!!! Eom Karma13612 Jan 2022 #80

I never had Chicken Pox Mossfern Jan 2022 #78

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/shingles-shots DuaneT Jan 2022 #82

good amaico Jan 2022 #83