Your Medicare Coverage
Is my test, item, or service covered?
Flu shots
How often is it covered?
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) normally covers one flu shot per flu season in the fall or winter.
Who's eligible?
All people with Medicare are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay nothing for a flu shot if the doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts assignment for giving the shot, and the Part B deductible doesn't apply. If you get your flu shot from a doctor who doesn't accept assignment, you may have to pay an additional fee for the doctor's services, but not for the shot itself.
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