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Sun Jan 23, 2022, 12:12 PM

Jan 2022

You did the right thing.

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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