CMS, CDC Encourage Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries to get Flu Vaccine - October 27, 2010
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are encouraging Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries to be vaccinated for influenza this season. The vaccine is covered with no deductible under Medicare; coverage under Medicaid differs by state. CMS provides information about the influenza vaccine online, including resources for providers on reimbursement. The website also includes bilingual posters that encourage vaccination.