Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover the Tdap Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare drug coverage (Part D) covers the Tdap vaccine.
Yes: Part D
Source: Medicare.gov, Tdap 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
- Tdap vaccines
Description
Tdap is the booster vaccine that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (also called whooping cough).
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing for the Tdap 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 shingles, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), 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 Tdap Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare drug coverage (Part D) covers the Tdap vaccine.
Which part of Medicare covers Tdap Vaccine?
Medicare.gov lists Tdap vaccines under Part D.
How much do you pay for Tdap Vaccine with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if you have Part D.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Tdap 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 Tdap Vaccine?
Yes. Medicare drug coverage (Part D) covers the Tdap vaccine.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi