Hepatitis B shots
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers Hepatitis B shots if you’re eligible
Description
Hepatitis B shots (vaccines) help protect against the Hepatitis B virus.
Who's eligible
Part B covers these preventive shots if you meet at least one of these conditions:
- You've never gotten a complete series of Hepatitis B shots.
- You don't know your vaccination history.
- You have any other condition that puts you at medium or high risk for Hepatitis B (like living with someone who has Hepatitis B).
Am I at risk for Hepatitis B?
Costs
You pay nothing for a Hepatitis B shot if your doctor or other health care provider accepts
assignment
.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service