Pneumococcal vaccines
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers pneumococcal vaccines
Description
Pneumococcal vaccines protect against different strains of the bacteria that cause pneumonia.
Coverage details
Talk with your doctor or other health care provider about which vaccines are right for you.
Costs
You pay nothing if your doctor or health care provider accepts assignment for giving the vaccine.
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