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Totally Tunsie

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40. Years ago, I received the original single shot at RiteAid Pharmacy
Fri Sep 24, 2021, 11:54 AM
Sep 2021

and had to pay $90. I was told to receive the same shot at my doctor's office would cost $200. RiteAid was the obvious choice.

When the 2-shot Shingrix Vaccine came out, I received it at CVS for no charge. They administered the first shot and called me 6 months later to come back for the second. I have Medicare and AARP (United Health) supplemental.

Have you shopped around for pricing? Perhaps you can find it for less.

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I think that is a medicare thing MiniMe Sep 2021 #1
Medicare covers it SCantiGOP Sep 2021 #15
M8ne hasn't been a rip off. They have covered leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #16
Just my opinion SCantiGOP Sep 2021 #19
Those "free" rides to appts etc is not elegible to everyone. There is an income threshhold that is in2herbs Sep 2021 #38
I have a Humana Advantage plan and it's been excellent. PoindexterOglethorpe Sep 2021 #25
Not true. Medicare does not cover it. If you buy a drug plan from a private insurer, it might cover Hoyt Sep 2021 #32
You're correct SCantiGOP Sep 2021 #48
Agree. I work with them every day Horse with no Name Sep 2021 #47
Yep PJMcK Sep 2021 #2
I can't afford it. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #6
Check county health officials Tetrachloride Sep 2021 #3
My flu shot is covered. nt leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #8
I tried to call but getting anyone is impossible. nt leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #17
Medicare? Check with your pharmacy. Medicare won't cover tetanus at dr. office but will at pharmacy nature-lover Sep 2021 #4
I will call them next. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #12
Worth every penny. Shingles is ugly. jimfields33 Sep 2021 #5
I agree. Shingles can be just awful. And the pain leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #11
Third most painful thing I have ever endured MissMillie Sep 2021 #41
It might pay for it since you've already had shingles. Lars39 Sep 2021 #7
I just talked to them on the phone. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #9
If I remember correctly my doctor ordered it. Lars39 Sep 2021 #28
It might since I have had shingles. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #34
My real Medicare covered it. Liberal In Texas Sep 2021 #10
Actually they have been really good. This is the only leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #14
I was told Medicare wouldn't cover it, has that changed? Walleye Sep 2021 #20
Wrong. Original Medicare does not cover the shingles vaccine. Hoyt Sep 2021 #35
If you have original Medicare parts A and B Desert grandma Sep 2021 #46
That is a bummer. Baitball Blogger Sep 2021 #13
I still have nerve pain after shingles. I can treat it with drugs but they cause weight gain. CTyankee Sep 2021 #18
My pain isn't too bad. Not like some people that leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #26
Why? Is there a medical reason that would happen? CTyankee Sep 2021 #27
My doctor told me to wait for 2 weeks to get a Covid booster Nixie Sep 2021 #33
Oh, I had shingles several years ago. Thanks for clearing that up for me. CTyankee Sep 2021 #36
A lot of people have reported getting shingles after leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #37
Try CBD oil. A good CBD oil taken in the right quantity is a great pain killer anti-inflamm. nt in2herbs Sep 2021 #39
I just got the shot at my doctor's office, but insurance Nixie Sep 2021 #21
It takes 2 shots several months apart. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #23
It might be worth a try to explore all angles. I'm sure Nixie Sep 2021 #29
Check with local government snowybirdie Sep 2021 #22
I tried to call our Health Dept but I just got voicemail s. nt leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #24
Mine was paid for. Polly Hennessey Sep 2021 #30
Mine is covered Hawaii Hiker Sep 2021 #31
Years ago, I received the original single shot at RiteAid Pharmacy Totally Tunsie Sep 2021 #40
My husband's Medicare Advantage plan covered it (Cigna). He had to get it at a pharmacy. Politicub Sep 2021 #42
I can't afford much. I have a friend whose husband leftyladyfrommo Sep 2021 #44
My husband and I got our shingle shots at our VA clinic. marie999 Sep 2021 #43
If you are too poor to pay, call you county health department and ask for help NCjack Sep 2021 #45
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