It's a good idea to ask your doctor. But, all of the public information being distributed indicates that the new 2-shot Shingrix vaccine is way more effective and highly recommended over the shot that was available 4 years ago. 90 percent effective for the new vaccine vs 40 percent for the old vaccine.

Flu, Shingles and pneumonia are covered under Part D. Part F coverers 20% donut whole for major medical.

I think the term “snowflakes” has run its course, don’t you?

Just to clarify, you don't need Medicare Part D for coverage for the flu and pneumonia vaccines. They are covered by Medicare Part B. But, Part B does not cover the shingles vaccine.

The new two-shot shingles vaccine (called Shingrex) is much more effective than the old one. You should seriously consider getting it even if you had the old one.

kathy

I read the same thing and we all want to get the new one too.

Well, I think you are right and I was mistaken saying supplemental or Part D wouldn't pay for my wifes pneumonia vaccine. In fact, the $182 cost was her portion after her supplemental paid their part. Maybe because she has not met her deductible. I appreciate you pointing this out as she will get her 2nd shot in a month or so, and we will know to ask more insurance questions.
We have scheduled flu shots for October 1st.

If you have Medicare Part B and a Medicare supplement, the pneumonia vaccine should be covered in full. Part B should also cover the flu vaccine. You shouldn't need Part D at all.

Yes, her flu and pneumonia vaccines were covered. Shingrix is the question . Using Medicare insurance (part b,d, supplement, I don't know) her cost would have been $182. With Goodrx we paid $155. We will get cost clarified at next Shingrix shot, #2.

I think if she has Medicare Part D, it will cover the Shingrix, which is not covered by Part B.

We did get the new 2 parts shingles vaccine late last year. We both had the earlier one a few years earlier.

About a month after the second one had a rash on my back that I thought was a bug bite.

Shortly after my wife encouraged me to have a DR look at my back. Too make a long story a bit shorter, turns out my rash was shingles.

Apparently my vaccination did not take full effect at that time but it did lead to a much lesser case of shingles.

If that was a lesser case do not want to get the usual one. I strongly encourage everyone to get the new 2 part vaccine.