Shingles Vaccine May Be Covered Under Part D

The "shingles vaccine" is the zoster vaccine (trade name Zostavax®) and it will be available for reimbursement under Part D, so contact your Part D plan for more information about costs and reimbursement. More information is available from the CMS website at this link:

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/PrescriptionDrugCovGenIn/04_Formulary.asp#TopOfPage

Or read the free booklet at this link:

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNMattersArticles/downloads/SE0727.pdf

Note that Medicare Part B does not cover the new shingles vaccine, but check if there are local drug assistance programs available by contacting a counselor at your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. To find the one for your state, go here:

http://www.medicare.gov/contacts/static/allStateContacts.asp

However, we urge you to consult your doctor to determine if this vaccine is right for you. Also read more about it at the manufacturer's website:

http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/z/zostavax/zostavax_ppi.pdf