Meningitisvaccines protect against meningococcal disease. Learn more about the meningitis shot, cost and MinuteClinic® locations near you.
· Private health plans are required to cover new vaccine recommendations in the next plan year however some insurance plans may cover them in the current plan year. Check with your insurance provider for details on whether there is any cost to you for recommended vaccines.
· The meningitisvaccine costs $170 to $230 without insurance for the Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY) vaccine and $190 to $280 for the Meningococcal Serogroup B (MenB) vaccine. Most health insurance plans cover the full cost of meningitisvaccination.
How much you can expect to pay out of pocket for meningitisvaccine, including what people paid. For patients not covered by health insurance, a meningococcalmeningitisvaccine typically costs $100 to $150 for the single required shot.
· You can check whether your health insurancecovers a vaccine by looking at your summary of benefits and coverage or contacting your plan. Make sure you know which vaccines are covered by your pharmacy benefit and which are covered at a hospital or doctor’s office.
· Vaccines, including the MenACWYvaccine, are available at CVSPharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations at no cost with most insurance plans. The MenACWYvaccine protects against meningitis-causing bacteria groups A, C, W, and Y and is recommended for teenagers aged 14.
· To ensure full coverage, it’s crucial to receive the meningitisvaccine from an in-network provider. Using an out-of-network provider can result in higher out-of-pocket costs, as your insurance may not cover the full amount or may apply a higher deductible or coinsurance.
