Those who have had the blood test to see if you need a measles vaccination

[raccoon]

Does Medicare pay for the blood test?

And the vaccination?

TIA

[Shellback Squid]

1. good question

[oregonjen]

2. I had a titer taken and am immune

I had my doctor order the test and it was covered (Medicaid). Not sure about the vaccine, though.

[hlthe2b]

4. Part B does not routinely cover MMR vaccine. Part D does. Medicare Part B will cover the titer, however.

Do you have a Part D plan?

[oregonjen]

5. I have Medicaid, not Medicare, so my answer may not be relevant to the op. Just offering my experience.

[hlthe2b]

6. Yes, you are right that Medicaid will.

'Glad you found yourself to be immune.

[oregonjen]

7. Thanks!

[raccoon]

10. No. Thanks for the info

[hlthe2b]

3. Because MMR is not routinely recommended for adults by ACIP, then only Part D would pay for it...

(Given the widespread measles activity had ACIP not been dismantled by RFK Jr then they likely would have ultimately considered adding that to current adult vaccine recommendations for at least some, which would have made it available under part B, I think--but alas they are gone). If local health departments have not already had funding decimated, they may be able to vaccinate you for free or at a reduced cost with MMR. Call them.

However, Part B SHOULD cover the serology (titer) if recommended by your physician and tested at a Medicare-approved lab.

[DURHAM D]

8. Medicare paid for my test.

Turns out I needed a mumps vaccine.
Medicare (D) paid for it.

[no_hypocrisy]

9. Medicare paid for BOTH my titres for

measles and polio.