For most people with insurance, nothing. Here's what a flu shot actually costs at our Las Vegas pharmacy — what Medicare and Nevada Medicaid cover, what to bring, and what to expect if you're paying out of pocket.
It's the first question we get at the counter every September, and the answer is better than most people expect. The short answer: for most people, nothing Under most insurance plans, the seasonal flu vaccine is covered as preventive care at no cost to you — no copay, no deductible, nothing to submit yourself. You hand us your card, we bill it, you walk out. That covers the large majority of patients who come through our door. Below is what it looks like plan by plan, and what happens if you don't have coverage. Medicare The flu vaccine is covered under Medicare Part B once per flu season, with no copay and no deductible, when it's given by a provider who accepts assignment. We do. You don't need a Part D plan for your flu shot, and you don't need a referral. Bring your red, white and blue Medicare card. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan instead, bring that card — flu vaccination is a covered preventive benefit on those plans as well. Nevada Medicaid and private plans Nevada Medicaid covers seasonal flu vaccination for enrolled members at no cost. Private and employer plans are required to cover recommended…