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getagrip_already

(17,802 posts) Thu Sep 14, 2023, 11:12 AM Sep 2023

FYI- cvs has the new covid-19 vaccine ...

Just a psa

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FYI- cvs has the new covid-19 vaccine ... (Original Post) getagrip_already Sep 2023 OP

Medicare...do you know if it's free as before? CurtEastPoint Sep 2023 #1

They appear to be free, but call ahead to be sure... getagrip_already Sep 2023 #2

Medicare covers all vaccines recommended by the CDC. Ms. Toad Sep 2023 #3

Do all outlets have new cards when the original ones are full? UTUSN Sep 2023 #4

Thank you! I'm scheduled for 4 today! I have a wedding next week, and I've been hoping Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #5

CurtEastPoint

(20,027 posts)

1. Medicare...do you know if it's free as before?

Reply to getagrip_already (Original post)

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 11:13 AM

Sep 2023

It seems I read something that the vaccines were no longer covered by Uncle Sam.

getagrip_already

(17,802 posts)

2. They appear to be free, but call ahead to be sure...

Reply to CurtEastPoint (Reply #1)

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 11:23 AM

Sep 2023

I thought the rsv Vax was free, but it was actually covered by my insurance (I'm still working and have private insurance).

Ms. Toad

(38,655 posts)

3. Medicare covers all vaccines recommended by the CDC.

Reply to CurtEastPoint (Reply #1)

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 11:24 AM

Sep 2023

The CDC has already updated is guidance to recommend vaccination. It is centered by part B, so even if you don't have a drug plan (part D), you should be covered without a copay.

UTUSN

(77,795 posts)

4. Do all outlets have new cards when the original ones are full?

Reply to getagrip_already (Original post)

Thu Sep 14, 2023, 12:28 PM

Sep 2023

Scrivener7

(59,534 posts)

5. Thank you! I'm scheduled for 4 today! I have a wedding next week, and I've been hoping