Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover the Pneumonia Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers pneumococcal vaccines.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Pneumococcal 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.
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Pneumococcal vaccines
Description
Pneumococcal vaccines protect against different strains of the bacteria that cause pneumonia.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Talk with your doctor or other health care provider about which vaccines are right for you.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your doctor or health care provider accepts assignment for giving the vaccine.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover the Pneumonia Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers pneumococcal vaccines.
Which part of Medicare covers Pneumonia Vaccine?
Medicare.gov lists Pneumococcal vaccines under Part B.
How much do you pay for Pneumonia Vaccine with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Pneumonia Vaccine?
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 the Pneumonia Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers pneumococcal vaccines.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi