Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu vaccine.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Flu vaccines, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
- How often
- Usually once each flu season
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Flu vaccines
Description
Flu vaccines can keep you from getting sick with seasonal influenza (flu) viruses during the fall and winter.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
This 2026-2027 flu season you can get a trivalent flu vaccine that protects against 3 different flu viruses. People 65 and older can get a trivalent flu vaccine to lower the risk of hospital visits and death. The trivalent vaccine is safe and effective. Get more details about the vaccine.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing for a flu vaccine if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment for giving the vaccine.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Facility
You can get your flu vaccine at many places, including your doctor’s office and your local pharmacy, contact them for details. Find Flu Vaccines.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Usually one vaccine each flu season.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu vaccine.
Which part of Medicare covers Flu Shots?
Medicare.gov lists Flu vaccines under Part B.
How much do you pay for Flu Shots with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Flu Shots?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Flu Shots?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu vaccine.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi