We were asked recently about how original Medicare (Medicare Part A & Part B) and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans cover some of the common vaccine shots such as Flu shots, Pneumonia shots, and Shingles shots. This article will discuss Pneumonia shots – please click on either of the two following links to review flu shot and shingles shot information:
Your Medicare Part B covers a Pneumococcal shot to help prevent pneumococcal infections (such as pneumonia). Â Typically, a shot is only needed once in a lifetime – a second shot may be needed sometimes for those who considered to be at “high-risk”.
So what’s my cost for a Pneumococcal shot under Medicare?
If the provider accepts assignment, they are accepting the Medicare-approved payment amount as payment-in-full. Â If you use a provider who does not accept assignment, you may be responsible for up to 20% of the cost of the shot (Original Medicare covers approximately 80% of expenses).
A Medigap plan can help cover that other 20% of expenses (the “gap” in original Medicare). Â There are no networks with Medigap plans so you can see any provider who takes Medicare and have up to 100% of the expense covered.
Give us a call today at 1-888-972-0024 to learn more about Medigap plans and how they can save you money! Â You can also CLICK HERE to e-mail us with any questions!
Even if you already have a plan in place, it’s a good idea to compare your current premium with other carriers offering Medigap plans in your area since they’re standardized. Â We charge no fees for our services so there is no cost to you to find out the input that can put a lot of money back in your pocket!