Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare drug coverage (Part D) covers the shingles vaccine.
Yes: Part D
Source: Medicare.gov, Shingles vaccines, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part D
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if you have Part D.
- Medicare.gov page
- Shingles vaccines
Description
Shingles vaccines can protect you against the varicella-zoster virus that causes a painful skin rash and sometimes serious complications, like long-term pain.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing for the shingles vaccine if you have Part D.
Part D covers all adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that aren't covered under Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), including the vaccines for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), whooping cough, measles, and more. Your Part D plan won’t charge you a copayment or apply a deductible for vaccines ACIP recommends.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare drug coverage (Part D) covers the shingles vaccine.
Which part of Medicare covers Shingles Vaccine?
Medicare.gov lists Shingles vaccines under Part D.
How much do you pay for Shingles Vaccine with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if you have Part D.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Shingles 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 Shingles Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare drug coverage (Part D) covers the shingles vaccine.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi