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Shingles Vaccine
Amount: $8.00
Posted by: Jacque W. in Riverside, CA.Posted: January 26th, 2016 07:01AM
My sister and I both got shingles vaccine shots as we've both had shingles in the past. My sister just got over shingles all over the right side of her face. My Health Net insurance paid for my shot...her Humana insurance charged her $8.40....why? We both live together in the same area. We both got shots in January 2016.
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shingles vaccine
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Charles Hopkins in West Haven, CT.Posted: January 5th, 2016 01:01PM
I got my shot thru the VA
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High Cost of Shingles Vaccine
Amount: $189.00
Posted by: Chloeps in Akron, OH.Posted: November 28th, 2015 06:11PM
Husband has AARP Medicare Complete -United Healthcare. He didn't get the shot because CVS said it would cost approx. $189 up front. When we called AARP MedicareComplete they said part of the cost is his deductible and part of it is his co-pay. That's still too much money. His doctor didn't have a way to store the vaccine in his office and he's retiring the end of this year.
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aetna coverage
Amount: $101.00
Posted by: scottsdale az in scottsdale, AZ.Posted: November 14th, 2015 07:11AM
called Aetna we have to pay 50% of contracted amount with Safeway. But the retail price of shot at Safeway here in Scottsdale is 250.00
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shingles shot
Amount: $260.00
Posted by: El from NY in Astoria,N.Y,, NY.Posted: November 13th, 2015 04:11PM
Have AARP Advantage plan and would have to pay full price at Rite Aid because I have nothing on my deductable for tier 4 drugs which is whay the shingles shot is.If deductable was met, I would have to pay $95. Guess I am penalized for being a healthy senior.Thougt I could be proactive instead of reactive. WRONG.
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I CAN NOT FIND A DOCTOR OR A CLINIC THAT PAYS FOR THIS VACCINE
Amount: $85.00
Posted by: MARY F in ABINGTON, MA.Posted: November 8th, 2015 04:11PM
I AM OUTRAGED THAT AS A SENIOR I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING FOR THE SHINGLES VACCINE, WHILE THE FLU SHOT IS FREE. EVERY TIME I CALL MY DOCTORS OFFICE,HEALTHCARE PROVIDER, (HARVARD PILGRIM ENHANCE) I GET A DIFFERENT ANSWER. THEY EITHER ARE NOT INFORMED PROPERLY, OR THEY JUST DON'T CARE. MY DOCTOR TOLD ME THAT DOCTORS WERE NOT GETTING PAID FOR THE VACCINE BY INSURANCE COMPANIES, SO THEY LET THE SENIORS PAY FOR IT, LET THE SENIOR GET STUCK GETTING PAID BACK RATHER THAN THE DOCTOR. I WILL FIGHT THIS FOREVER BECAUSE IT IMPACTS ALL SENIORS, TALK TO YOUR ELDERLY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVES THIS IS AN OUTRAGE.
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Tri-care (military retirees) covers Shingles Vaccine
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: DLP in Tampa, FL.Posted: November 4th, 2015 12:11PM
You will be covered only if the vaccine is administered at a Tri-Care approved facility. For example, it will be covered in you Doctor's office if he/she is a tri-care provider and you have the shot in his/her office. But, if he/she gives you a prescription and you have the shot administered elsewhere it may not be covered. Call Tri-care if you have questions.
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PPO Blue Shield will not cover Shingles Vaccine
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: KarolFranks in Pasadena, CA.Posted: October 24th, 2015 02:10PM
I am 60 years old and wanted to get a shingles vaccine, as recommended by friends who have had shingles, that it should be avoided if possible. Our PPO Blue Shield will not cover it. No explanation and no response to our appeal, 2 months later.
I will have to pay cash for it at Costco $225 or VON'S $239.
Still thinking about it.
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Shingles
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Mlj in Ottumwa, IA.Posted: October 20th, 2015 03:10AM
I just got over the shingles. I still have some. Knowing inside with the nerve I have had shingles 5 times! I am 80 years old. I don't have part d on my Medicare. I do have blue cross prescription card. I don't think they will pay but will call them and ask. My friends say. Well you need to get the shot. But they. Can easily say that. Because they have the money to do that. I don't happen to have that kind of money. So I don't say anything to them. I may see if my dr has the shot. And mabe he would let me make payments. Anyway. I didn't get the shingles as bad this time. Thankful for that. Hope it's ok to post. This since I have not had the shot.
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Aetna Medicare Advantage
Amount: $106.50
Posted by: BarryPy in Binghamton, NY.Posted: October 16th, 2015 12:10PM
The Single Vaccine is posted under Tier 4 i.e. 50% coverage of $213.xx.
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Too many answers
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: J and D in Anaheim, CA.Posted: October 7th, 2015 03:10PM
I feel like I'm getting the run around after I was told by my Insurance and Medicare that it was covered but the pharmacies I asked want a large copay and the Doctor's office is the worst. So, just might forget it!
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No shingles vaccination for me
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Janis in Pittsburgh, PA.Posted: September 24th, 2015 05:09AM
I have chosen to NOT get the shingles vaccination. Although my insurance covers the cost, every place I have call ed requires that I pay for the vaccine and then be reimbursed. As I am on SSDI, I cannot afford the $245, I have decided to take my chances. Very disgusting that they tell us to get vaccinated, yet make it impossible for some to get the shot.
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Zostavax shingles vaccination
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: KP Member in San Dimas, CA.Posted: September 14th, 2015 03:09PM
Kaiser Permanente Southern California.
I'm 63, and I saw my primary care physician but forgot to ask about this shot. I sent her an email and almost immediately the nurse called me to set up an appointment. I got the shot, had a minor itchy rash for a week.
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I am 54 with Ins. Blue Shield PPO of CA but they say won't cover till age 60!
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Mrs. L. Lewis. L. in Westminster, CA.Posted: August 5th, 2015 09:08AM
Here's my dilemma. I have an auto-immune disorder already, (dx'd 20 yrs. ago) Got a full-blown shingles attack four years ago -- From my hairline, down the middle forehead into and through my right eyelid/eye. Doctor said I might lose my eye. He also said it will come back ever four years. That's, now.
I called BS of CA PPO and they confirmed no health coverage till age 60, period. Whether or not my Rheumy gives it to me or a drugstore.
I also saw a coupon on line for Zostavax.
Should I just print out the coupon and walk into a drugstore for this and hope for the best? I have NO money right now and really don't want this thing to return.
What are your suggestions?
I would love to keep the costs at under $100 if possible.
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I am 54 with Ins. Blue Shield PPO of CA but they say won't cover till age 60!
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Mrs. L. Lewis. L. in Westminster, CA.Posted: August 5th, 2015 09:08AM
Here's my dilemma. I have an auto-immune disorder already, (dx'd 20 yrs. ago) Got a full-blown shingles attack four years ago -- From my hairline, down the middle forehead into and through my right eyelid/eye. Doctor said I might lose my eye. He also said it will come back ever four years. That's, now.
I called BS of CA PPO and they confirmed no health coverage till age 60, period. Whether or not my Rheumy gives it to me or a drugstore.
I also saw a coupon on line for Zostavax.
Should I just print out the coupon and walk into a drugstore for this and hope for the best? I have NO money right now and really don't want this thing to return.
What are your suggestions?
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How Much Does Shingles Vaccine Cost in Mexico or Canada?
Amount: $200.00
Posted by: Barry in New York, NY.Posted: July 31st, 2015 09:07PM
I got it for about $300. My wife and her sister both need one and insurance doesn't cover it.
Do they offer this in either Mexico or Canada? If so what will it cost excluding transportation.
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shingle shot
Amount: $320.00
Posted by: lyle in andover, MN.Posted: July 14th, 2015 08:07AM
was to Health Partners this morning, they wanted me to guaranty payment of $320
left
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shingles shot
Amount: $116.00
Posted by: Roz Davis in Indio, CA.Posted: June 27th, 2015 01:06PM
My husband and I both got a shot. We have Humana insurance and we had a $116 co-pay.
Painless injection, no ache, no sore. After seeing 2 live cases of shingles we think that even the hope of a lighter outbreak is worth the cost of the shot.
Went to CVS, no script needed.
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Shingles Vaccine
Amount: $662.65
Posted by: IvyA in Elyria, OH.Posted: June 20th, 2015 03:06PM
Vaccine was $602.75. Office call was $55.13 and to give the shot was $4.77. I only have Medicare and did not know they didn't pay for the vaccine.
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Shingles Shot
Amount: $200.00
Posted by: Libya77 in Atlanta, GA.Posted: May 18th, 2015 03:05PM
My doctor recommended it and said I'd need a booster next year. Fortunately my insurance paid for it. The shot did not hurt, but the next day and for the following two weeks I could not lift my arm or move my shoulder. Suffered swelling and redness, and itching where injected. This is all a scam on the elderly. Avoid the shot. I know about 1,000 people over age 70 who never got the shot; have never had shingles. It's all CDC BS!
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SHINGLES VACCINE
Amount: $40.00
Posted by: Sick of the Scams in Scottsdale, AZ.Posted: May 13th, 2015 02:05PM
This sounds like many people are being scammed that have PART-D coverage. I have cigna they said it was a $40 co-pay. I am being co-payed to death by these people. It appears that I have it better than most, but they still find a way to screw me and bilk us out of our tax dollars. I looked at a recent 'bill' or statement and it shows the amount 'provider' bills to the 'plan', with provider and plan both being the same entity, cigna anyway on one service they stated that there was no co-pay or co-insurance payment, when in reality there was a $150 co-pay that I was charged before they would do the labs. I think it is time to start writing our congressmen when these insurance companies refuse to pay for these items that are most certainly covered. BTW, MEDICARE COVERS the shingles vaccine @ 55, so pretty much any senior on Medicare should be covered. Also I do not think it is legal to charge these 'pharmacy' and all these extras that they are charging.
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Shingles shot
Amount: $255.00
Posted by: Debsue in Phoenix, AZ.Posted: April 30th, 2015 03:04PM
CVS in 44th in Phoenix
Express scripts doesn't cover it at all. May 2015
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Apr 2015! Humana POS didn\'t cover
Amount: $215.00
Posted by: lisa107 in New Port Richey, FL.Posted: April 30th, 2015 07:04AM
Cost at Sam's Club was 215, my Dr. insisted I have it as I've had to endure recurring shingles w post-herpetic neuralgia - severe leg pain on both sides.
The Sam's Club pharmacist was awesome.
I'm hoping this brings some relief...If so, worth the money!
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Shingles Effectiveness
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Herb Bursch in Howell, MI.Posted: April 16th, 2015 01:04PM
What is the effectiveness of this shot. I have seen some websites claiming that the absolute effectiveness is only 1.75%
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Shingles Vaccination
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: AnnaT in Decatur, IL.Posted: April 14th, 2015 12:04PM
Humana Medicare Part D Insurance thru Walmart. Cost $210 with insurance. Refuse to pay that for one injection. This is a preventative medication most effective for seniors. Once again, the drug companies and /or insurance are taking advantage of seniors. Medicare.gov says part D should cover. Well hmph not in my case and I am 67. And this is 2015, not 2014.
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shingles vaccine
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: gll in peoria, IL.Posted: April 1st, 2015 09:04PM
Dr said group he's with doesn't offer shot as so expensive. If insurances normally cover then seems they'd give it. Called Walgreens & was told would be $300. Asked if covered by ins & was told NO.I have Medicare & state medical for Secondary ins. Did't know Medicare Part D, which is medication coverage, ever covered vaccines. Medicare Part B, outpatient care ex. Dr visits, pays for my influenza vaccine. Think WAY too expensive & ads seem to use scare tactics. Looks like no one seems to agree if medicare covers or what part of medicare
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Cost of Shingles Vaccination
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Marion G Bell in Orlando, FL.Posted: March 19th, 2015 06:03PM
Got shot today (03/2015). Coventry cover 100%. Got it at Walgreen's. They handled everything. Never even felt the needle. Worst reaction was removing their little bandage from the hair on my arm. OUCH!
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Shingles vaccination
Amount: $34.00
Posted by: James E in Vestal, NY.Posted: March 17th, 2015 07:03AM
My doctor faxed the local pharmacy and my co-pay
was $34.00. I didn't have the Medicare Type D coverage but did have CVS Caremark prescription coverage. The actual cost for the shot was $239.00 at Rite-Aid Pharmacy.
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$228.00 with UHC silver plan!
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Suzanne Plantier in St Petersburg, FL.Posted: March 3rd, 2015 08:03AM
I had physical on 2/24/15. I have had low kidney function, am pre-diabetic, had chicken pox AND shingles 3 yrs ago. At 58, I asked DR if I should get vaccine-she said yes. I get a WHOPPING shock to see it isn't covered and I must pay the full amount! I am documenting and sending appeal w/med records!
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Shingles vaccine
Amount: $31.00
Posted by: Beverly71 in Louisville, KY.Posted: February 13th, 2015 01:02PM
Have Medicare and Anthem BC/BS supplement. CVS quoted $134.99 but CostCo was $31.00. Got it yesterday and no issues. I did , however have shingles in October, 2013. Today is Feb. 13, 2015 but this only allows you to go to 2014. It WAS 2015 though.
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