As you know from earlier communications, we have not been able to set up flu shot clinics through Wellmark this year. However, the Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa is offering flu clinics in the Des Moines area and some of you may find this option works well with your schedule. The vaccinations are currently for seasonal flu and not for H1N1 flu. No plans are available at this time for the H1N1 vaccination, nor does the Visiting Nurse Services have plans to do clinics in other areas of the state. As information becomes available about the H1N1 vaccination, we’ll communicate that to you through The Connection.
Click here for a list of times and places for the flu shot clinics.
The costs are:
Flu vaccine $20.00
Flu mist $28.00
Pneumonia vaccine $48.00*
*For the pneumonia vaccine, you must pre-register at least one business day in advance of the clinic by calling Julie (VNSI representative) at (515) 321-3134.
Wellmark will NOT reimburse you for shots received from Visiting Nurse Services of Iowa. Wellmark will pay 100% of the cost of a routine flu shot received from either your primary care physician (PCP) or any Blue Choice in-network physician. (Your physician may charge you for the cost of an office visit. Call your doctor’s office to determine how this will affect you.) The pneumonia vaccine is covered at 100% but may only be given at your PCP’s office.
You may also go to a Wellmark-approved pharmacy for your flu shot (only a pharmacist on the list approved to give shots). The cost is a $20 co-pay.
Questions may be directed to Kathy Martin, Benefits Specialist, at ext. 14385.
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