Your Medicare Coverage

Is your test, item, or service covered?

Pneumococcal shots

How often is it covered?

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers this one time. Most people only need this preventive shot once in their lifetime. Talk with your doctor to see if you need this shot.

Who's eligible?

All people with Medicare are covered.

Your costs in Original Medicare

You pay nothing for this shot if the doctor accepts assignment, and the Part B deductible doesn’t apply.

If your doctor doesn't accept assignment, you may have to pay cost-sharing for the doctor’s services, but not for the shot itself.

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