[Miguel 1952]

We seniors need this new shingles vaccine yet is very expensive with Part D prescription. I have SilverScripts and is $155 per vaccine and we must have two spread apart by several months.
Really disappointed as I really like Medicare with my supplemental and my Part D prescription.

[Stu from NYC]

We got it last year and didnt pay that much but was expensive.

Be that as it may I took the two shots and than about a month later got shingles.

Apparently my system was not fully protected and so got a very mild case.

If that was a mild case cannot imagine the pain and discomfort of a more severe case.

In any case as long as you can afford it strongly suggest you get the shots.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The cost without insurance ranges between $200 and $300. Medicare part D pays around half that. GoodRx will get you a shot for $155. That's for Shingrix specifically. If you want Zostravax it'd cost less, Medicare covers more, but it's less effective and you have to get it more often.

Shingrix is (theoretically) a one and done, once you have the appropriate two-dose vaccination in the right amount of time. But it will start to lose its effectiveness after 4 years, bringing it to "only" 85% effective (which is pretty impressive).

[gatherer47]

I just paid $45 through United Health Care Advantage plan

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by gatherer47

I just paid $45 through United Health Care Advantage plan

I paid nothing with my Connecticare, in February 2019. But that was in Connecticut. I don't know anything about coverage for Shingrix down here. Different plans offer different coverage. Connecticare was comprehensive.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

The cost without insurance ranges between $200 and $300. Medicare part D pays around half that. GoodRx will get you a shot for $155. That's for Shingrix specifically. If you want Zostravax it'd cost less, Medicare covers more, but it's less effective and you have to get it more often.

Shingrix is (theoretically) a one and done, once you have the appropriate two-dose vaccination in the right amount of time. But it will start to lose its effectiveness after 4 years, bringing it to "only" 85% effective (which is pretty impressive).

New one on me that it will start to lose its effectiveness in 4 years. I would really not like to get shingles again.

[joeharing]

Humana advantage.
47.oo

[Singerlady]

Unfortunately, it all depends on your insurance. Mine was a $25 copay.

[riley2011]

Originally Posted by Miguel 1952

We seniors need this new shingles vaccine yet is very expensive with Part D prescription. I have SilverScripts and is $155 per vaccine and we must have two spread apart by several months.
Really disappointed as I really like Medicare with my supplemental and my Part D prescription.

If you think that’s bad the doctor I go to is charging $2100 for a prolia shot (for osteoporosis).

[graciegirl]

CDC says new shingles vaccine is much more effective for older people. (read this)

I wonder if we called Publix and see if we can wait in the car in the parking lot until it is our turn to get the shot?

Shingrix vs Zostavax - What's the difference between them?

[Tankerrich]

If you have Tricare For Life (Retired Military) and on Medicare, it's FREE. Got mine this year at Walgreens who takes TFL in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL

[oneclickplus]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Be that as it may I took the two shots and than about a month later got shingles..

Only a month later ... any thought that the vaccine may have caused your shingles episode?

[Nell57]

No charge for mine, but I’m probably paying a higher monthly premium for my part D than yours.
You might want to look at other plans and compare coverages during open enrollment periods this fall.,

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by riley2011

If you think that’s bad the doctor I go to is charging $2100 for a prolia shot (for osteoporosis).

https://www.prolia.com/paying-for-pr...istPriceAnchor

[LG999]

The shots are expensive but they are worth every penny. We both had side effects for 1-2 days after. Very cold, exhausted. All joints & muscles hurt. We know ppl who got shingles & all this is worth not getting it to us.