Flu shots lower your risk of severe illness, especially as you age.
Get vaccinated each flu season.
Ask which version fits your age and health history.
Medicare Coverage
Medicare Part B covers flu vaccines.
You typically pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Medicare Advantage plans cover it; in-network locations may matter.
Key takeaways
High-value annual prevention step.
Usually Part B.
Confirm where to get it (provider vs pharmacy).
Good to Know
Part B vs Part D Vaccine Coverage
Medicare vaccine coverage can fall under Part B or Part D, depending on the vaccine and the situation. In general, Part B covers certain preventive vaccines and vaccines tied to specific medical situations, while Part D (your drug plan, including many Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage) covers most other adult vaccines. Where you get the vaccine (doctor’s office vs pharmacy) can also affect how it’s billed and what you pay.
Provider Accepts Assignment
In Original Medicare, “accepts assignment” means a provider agrees to Medicare’s approved amount as full payment (with you paying any required deductible/coinsurance). For many preventive services, using a provider who accepts assignment can help keep your costs lower and more predictable.