{"id":628877,"date":"2024-07-08T17:16:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T21:16:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=628877"},"modified":"2025-08-27T16:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T20:06:46","slug":"is-shingrix-free-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-shingrix-free-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Shingrix free for seniors?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 million Americans get shingles every year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the National Institute on Aging says about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half of those cases are in adults ages 60 or older<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Shingles (herpes zoster) are caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Shingles can cause a painful rash, blisters, and post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, for older adults, especially those who have weakened immune systems, there is a safe, easy, and effective way to prevent shingles. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/shingrix-vaccine-shingles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shingrix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a vaccine that\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 90% effective<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in preventing shingles in adults over 50 years old, according to its manufacturer, GSK. Read on for all the details on getting the shingles vaccine at no cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-shingles-vaccines-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are shingles vaccines free?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, for most people the shingles vaccine is free. Most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/is-shingrix-covered-by-medicare\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Part D plans will cover it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legally required to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Affordable Care Act and the Inflation Reduction Act require all Medicare prescription drug plans to cover every vaccine recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)\u2014and that includes Shingrix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, not every plan will pay for it upfront. Some plans may require you to pay and then submit a request for reimbursement. Either way, Medicare Part D beneficiaries won\u2019t end up paying anything out of pocket, including copays. \u201cFor those with Medicare, it&#8217;s worth noting that Shingrix is not covered by Medicare Part B, which typically covers vaccines,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somamandalmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soma Mandal, MD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified internist at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.summithealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summit Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Instead, it&#8217;s covered under Medicare Part D, the prescription drug plan. The coverage and cost under Part D can vary widely, and some people may still have out-of-pocket costs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have Medicare Part A or Part B without an add-on Part D plan, you might not receive coverage. Medicare Advantage plans (Part C), on the other hand, often include Part D. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaid.gov\/medicaid\/quality-of-care\/quality-improvement-initiatives\/quality-of-care-vaccines\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicaid usually covers Shingrix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but each state has its own policies, so coverage may vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don\u2019t have Medicare Part D or Medicaid, you still might be able to get Shingrix for free. Private insurance plans will cover ACIP-recommended vaccines, such as Shingrix, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalofficesofmanhattan.com\/our-team\/daniel-kim-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daniel Kim, DO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a board-certified family physician with the Medical Offices of Manhattan and contributor to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/labfinder.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LabFinder.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. According to the Shingrix website, 96% of people with private health insurance plans won\u2019t pay a cent. But it ultimately depends on your specific plan. Some may still have copays, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-the-shingles-vaccine-for-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How old do you have to be to get the shingles vaccine for free?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicare.gov\/basics\/get-started-with-medicare\/sign-up\/when-does-medicare-coverage-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for Medicare coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get the shingles vaccine for free, you must be 65 years old.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> However, people younger than 65 years old with private healthcare plans can potentially get it paid for too. If your insurance plan includes the shingles vaccine in its formulary, you may receive coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-is-shingrix-without-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much is Shingrix without insurance?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since not everyone has Medicare or private insurance, some people might end up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/shingrix-without-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">paying out of pocket for Shingrix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In those cases, the average out-of-pocket cost for each dose of Shingrix is $275.88. There are two separate doses, so that cost would add up to $551.76.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that insurance isn\u2019t the only way to save. For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/shingrix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can drop the price to $216 per dose. Plus, Shingrix\u2019s manufacturer has a patient assistance program called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gskforyou.com\/programs\/vaccines-patient-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GSKForYou<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can help\u2014as long as you meet certain eligibility requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<div id=\"coupon-cta\" class=\"coupon-cta master-template\">\n\t\t\t<p id=\"headline\">Save up to 80% on Shingrix with SingleCare<\/p>\n\t\t\t<p id=\"subheadline\">Different pharmacies offer different prices for the same medication. SingleCare helps find the best price for you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"details-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\tShingrix 50 mcg\/0.5 ml (1 Vaccine)\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"address\">\n\t\t\t\t\t23602 - Newport News, VA\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"api-response\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-costco.svg\" alt=\"Costco\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$224.99<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/shingrix#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/shingrix#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"coupon\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.singlecare.com\/content\/images\/pharmacy\/logo-color-kroger.svg\" alt=\"Kroger Pharmacy\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"price\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-number\">\n\t\t\t\t\t$258.07<br\/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"price-signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"info-icon\">i<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\tPrice with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/shingrix#blog-cta\">signup<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"couponbtn\">\n\t\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/shingrix#blog-cta\">Get free coupon<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/shingrix#blog-cta\" class=\"coupon-see-all-btn\">See Shingrix prices at all pharmacies<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<h2 id=\"where-to-get-the-shingles-vaccine-for-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to get the shingles vaccine for free<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou can get the vaccine at most commercial pharmacies or doctors\u2019 offices,\u201d Dr. Kim says. Just make sure the location is in-network and can bill Medicare Part D or your private insurance. Dr. Mandal often recommends that patients get the vaccine at his office, since the shot may cause some discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are other places to get the vaccine too. \u201cThe Shingrix vaccine can also be received at community health clinics, local health departments, and workplace health clinics,\u201d Dr. Mandal says. The vaccine\u2019s website even has a shingles <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shingrix.com\/get-shingrix\/shingles-vaccine-locator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vaccine locator tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and pharmacy chains have additional information on how to get it. You can also use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/singlecare-pharmacy-savings-card-accepted\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SingleCare website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find participating pharmacies, along with coupons if your insurance doesn\u2019t cover Shingrix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 million Americans get shingles every year, and the National Institute on Aging says about half of those cases are in adults ages 60 or older. Shingles (herpes zoster) are caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. 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