I want to get a shingles vaccine. Will Medicare cover this preventive service?

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Norman Smith · Accepted Answer

The Shingles vaccine is covered by your Part D Prescription plan. It is not covered by Part A or B. Medicare Part D covers all the recommended vaccines by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This includes Shingles, RSV, whooping cough, etc. The plan will not charge you a copayment or credit towards a deductible for doing so.

Answered by Norman Smith on April 6, 2025

Agent Licensed in FL & PA

Answered by Norman Smith Medicare Insurance Agent

Lt Col Tim Brown · Answer

Shingles is a shot that Medicare approves.  Please call your plan and let them know you want this to make sure they cover it.

David Bell · Answer

It does under Part D. There is generally no cost. Talk to your doctor and get a prescription. They will take it from there.

Alondra Arce · Answer

Yep, Medicare does cover the shingles vaccine now, finally! If you have a Medicare Part D plan, it should be covered with little to no cost, depending on your plan.

Marsha Reiniers · Answer

Yes, Medicare Part D, which covers your prescription medications, will cover the Shingles vaccination at no cost to you.

Michael Yost · Answer

Medicare does not cover the shingles shot. The shingles shot is covered under Part D (a prescription plan). Once you enroll in a prescription drug plan, the shingles shot should be covered at 100%.

Tammy Stoner · Answer

Yes, Medicare will now cover the shingles vaccine.

The Inflation Reduction Act 2022 removed the high co-pays associated with the shingles vaccine.

Steve Brauer · Answer

There is never an "always" answer...but in most cases vaccines are covered at 100% now with most plans. Again, if you have an agent, they should be able to answer that question for you

Ron Gambles · Answer

Medicare Part D covers the Shingles vaccination.  Part D is a prescription drug plan that you would purchase from a CMS approved Insurance provider.  It is typically purchased to compliment a Medicare Supplement Plan.  Or, one is bundled with a Medicare Advantage Plan.

People with a Part D plan usually do not pay out of pocket for most vaccines, including for the Shingles vaccine.  Neither Part A or B covers the Shingles vaccine.

Michael Turkaly · Answer

Medicare Drug coverage covers the shingles shot ( not Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B) . People with Part D usually pay nothing  out of pocket for most vaccines.