Effective August 1, 2008, Wellmark has added two additional options for receiving your flu shot. As in the past, you and any covered members of your family may receive a flu shot from your Primary Care Physician (PCP), and it will be covered as any other routine/preventive service at 100%. The doctor does have the option of charging you for an office call so you may want check on that first.
This year you may also get a flu shot at a covered pharmacy. Prior to getting your flu shot, verify with the pharmacy that they employ a pharmacist certified to administer vaccines. Your cost for the flu shot at the pharmacy will be a $15 co-pay.
In addition to your PCP, a flu shot may be received from any other Blue Choice provider, however, first verify that they will administer the flu shot without completing a preventative/routine exam. Some providers will not provide a flu shot without having your medical history and a preventative/routine exam, which can only be completed by your PCP.
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Martin, benefits specialist, at kmartin@aea11.k12.ia.us.
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