covers 2 different pneumococcal shots. Part B covers the first shot at any time and a different, second shot if it’s given at least one year after the first shot.
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay nothing for pneumococcal shots if your doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts
for giving the shots.
What it is
The 2 shots protect against different strains of the bacteria that cause pneumonia.
Things to know
Talk with your doctor or other health care provider to see if you need one or both shots.