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Ilsa

(63,349 posts) Thu Oct 5, 2023, 11:05 PM Oct 2023

So the drug company Glaxo Smith Klein or Pfizer (or both?) has been pushing [View all]

their RSV vaccines for seniors over 60 years old, particularly if they have any form of COPD. Problem is, only Medicare Part D (Advantage) pays for it, as far as I can tell, and I don't have Part D. The vaccine can cost as much as $330 at a pharmacy, doctors' office, or County Health Dept.

I have a supplemental policy, but I haven't found out yet if they cover any or all of it.

Anyone know a way to get the vax cheaply?

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So the drug company Glaxo Smith Klein or Pfizer (or both?) has been pushing [View all] Ilsa Oct 2023 OP

Such absolute crap. An intelligent government would provide ALL vaccines free. Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 #1

Yes, but they haven't been much help. Ilsa Oct 2023 #4

I found this: Maru Kitteh Oct 2023 #6

I don't know about this one, Ms. Toad Oct 2023 #10

I was going to check into that tomorrow. I have Medicare and a drug plan. My COVID and flu brewens Oct 2023 #2

my flu shot was covered at the health dept last week. Ilsa Oct 2023 #5

Influenza is covered under part B. Ms. Toad Oct 2023 #11

Check with your city or county There might be mucifer Oct 2023 #3

A local College or University might have yonder Oct 2023 #7

My Covid, flu, and RSV vacs were covered for me, but I have Part D MiniMe Oct 2023 #8

So part D is where Medicare covers the RSV vaccine. Ms. Toad Oct 2023 #9

I have a Supplemental Plan, but it doesn't cover 100% Ilsa Oct 2023 #12

A supplement plan doesn't cover prescriptions. Ms. Toad Oct 2023 #15

Thank you so much. Part D has me confused Ilsa Oct 2023 #20

They don't make it easy! Ms. Toad Oct 2023 #21

Medicare part d is the drug plan, MA is part C. karynnj Oct 2023 #13

All are required to cover CDC recommended vaccines with $0 copay. Ms. Toad Oct 2023 #16

Thank you Delphinus Oct 2023 #17

Find your part D (prescription) coverage - Ms. Toad Oct 2023 #18

Wow. Delphinus Oct 2023 #19

I got it at my Walgreens recently and .... A HERETIC I AM Oct 2023 #14