Blue Medicare HMO, Blue Medicare PPO, and Blue Medicare Rx Members
Health and Wellness
Flu Shot - program details
Members of Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare HMO can get a flu shot during flu season, while vaccine supplies last, at any of the following locations:
Physician's office: Members may schedule an appointment for a flu shot or visit a physician's flu shot clinic. Members won’tbe charged for the flu shot. Members who receive other services in addition to the flu shot may have to pay a copayment.
Participating health department: Members may visit a participating health department to get a flu shot. Members won't be charged for the flu shot. Members who receive other services in addition to the flu shot may pay a copayment
Participating immunizing pharmacist: Members ages 18 and older may go to a participating immunizing pharmacist or CVS MinuteClinic to receive a flu shot. A limited number of immunizing pharmacists have contracted with BCBSNC to administer the flu shot. Members won't be charged for the flu shot. To find a participating immunizing pharmacist, visit the Doctors, Rx and Hospitals section on our site and search for "Pharmacist (Flu & Other Limited Injections)" under Specialty. To find a participating CVS MinuteClinic, search for "Convenience Care Center" under Specialty.
Blue Medicare HMO and Blue Medicare PPO plans are offered by PARTNERS National Health Plans of North Carolina, Inc. (PARTNERS), a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC). PARTNERS is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract to provide HMO and PPO plans. Plans are administered by BCBSNC. BCBSNC and PARTNERS do not discriminate based on color, gender, religion, national origin, age, race, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information, source of payment or health status as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). All qualified Medicare beneficiaries may apply. You must be entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B and must reside in the CMS-approved service area. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium, if not otherwise paid for under Medicaid or another third party. BCBSNC and PARTNERS are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The information on this page is current as of 10/01/2009.