Flu shots
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare covers annual flu shots as a preventive service to help protect beneficiaries from seasonal influenza. These vaccines are provided at no cost to eligible Medicare recipients, helping you stay healthy during flu season.
- Medicare covers one flu shot per flu season
- Vaccine is free with no copayment or deductible
- Available through most healthcare providers and pharmacies
- Recommended for all Medicare beneficiaries
- Covers both standard and high-dose flu vaccines for seniors
- All Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- No age or health status restrictions
- Applies to Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
- 100% covered by Medicare Part B
- No copayment or coinsurance
- No deductible applies
- Only covers one flu shot per flu season
- Must be administered by a Medicare-enrolled provider
- Vaccine must be considered medically appropriate
- Consult with your healthcare provider about annual flu shot
- Schedule vaccination at your doctor's office or local pharmacy
- Verify provider accepts Medicare assignment
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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