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Immunizations
 

You pay $0 for a flu shot if the doctor or health care provider accepts assignment.
You pay $0 for pneumococcal pneumonia shots if your doctor or health care provider accepts assignment.
You pay 20% of Medicare-approved amounts for the Hepatitis B vaccine given in a doctor's office.
If the Hepatitis B Shot is given in a hospital outpatient department, you pay a set copayment amount.
You pay 100% for all other immunizations and vaccinations.

Medicare currently provides coverage for flu, pneumonia, and hepatitis vaccinations. Other types of vaccinations and immunizations are typically not covered by Medicare.
Flu Shots: Medicare covers one flu shot a year, in the fall or winter. All people with Medicare are covered.
Pneumoccal Pneumonia Shot: Medicare covers all people with Medicare for the Pneumococcal Pneumonia Shot (vaccine). One shot may be all you ever need, but you should discuss this with your doctor.
Hepatitis B Shot: Medicare covers the Hepatitis B Shot (vaccine) for all people with Medicare who are are at medium to high risk for hepatitis B. You should discuss your risks for hepatitis B with your doctor.

Medicare is the name given to a health insurance program administered by the United States government, covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special criteria.