Since my regular doctor is "not in network" for the insurance my husband gets with his job at the moment. According to the info I got from the insurance company, the vaccine would have been fully covered if the doctor was in network.
Not one of the doctors I use is in network with CIGNA. The doctors they list as in network are not the best in this area. The doctors I have previous relationships are recognized as some of the best in the area - and the orthopedic clinic I have used for 20 years is one of the best in the country. I'm not going to let some second rate hack get into my joints because CIGNA is too cheap to pay for quality care.
Besides, if I changed doctors every time my husband's employer changed insurance coverage, I'd have to switch every couple of years and would have no continuity of treatment.
So depending on your insurance, the shingle vaccine may be fully covered - check to find out. But don't just check with your doctor - check with your insurance. My doctor's office thought all vaccinations AND my wellness exam would be fully covered and were shocked when I was billed over $500 for them.
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