It will depend on the prescription drug plan you are in. Medicare only covers certain injectable, chemotherapy drugs under Part B. The best way to find out which plan covers your drugs is to go to Medicare.Gov and look under find Medicare Plans. If you have a problem doing this a good agent can help walk you through the process or look them up for you. If you have a prescription drug plan, you should have received a copy of their formulary. If not go on the company website and you can usually find out that way, or call the customer service number on the back of your card.
Zostavax is not a cancer drug, but used as a vaccine for Herpes Zoster (shingles).
Zostavax is the only drug licensed in the US that is approved for reducing the risk of shingles.
Medicare does cover the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) under Medicare Part D. Your doctor may administer the vaccine but cannot bill Medicare for the drug.
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Zostavax is the only drug licensed in the US that is approved for reducing the risk of shingles.
Medicare does cover the shingles vaccine (Zostavax) under Medicare Part D. Your doctor may administer the vaccine but cannot bill Medicare for the drug.