One of the most frequently asked questions from seniors is: Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?
Shingles is a skin rash that is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you had chickenpox as a child and suffer from shingles one day, know that you got it from the same virus that caused chickenpox. Most adults who were born before 1980 had chickenpox as a child. That means they can get shingles later in life.
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- Why Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine?
- How Much Does the Shingles Vaccine Cost?
- Does the Shingrix Vaccine cause Side-Effects?
- Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?
- How to Find Prescription Drug Coverage that is Right for You
The shingles vaccine is a must for anyone over 50. In America, one out of three people will develop shingles in their lifetime. There is no cure, but the Shingrix vaccine is FDA approved and available now. The vaccine is also stocked in most pharmacies across the country. No other option is as effective and reliable as Shingrix.
You have two options to get coverage if you receive the shingles shot(s) and you are on Medicare: get a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan or sign up for Medicare Part C prescription drug coverage that is offered with Medicare Advantage.