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Pneumococcal shots

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers pneumococcal shots (or vaccines)

  • Covered by Part B
  • Preventive Service
  • You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment

Description

Pneumococcal shots (or vaccines) protect against different strains of the bacteria that cause pneumonia.

Coverage details

Talk with your doctor or other health care provider to decide which immunizations are right for you.

Costs

You pay nothing for pneumococcal shots if your doctor or health care provider accepts assignment .