For Individual and Family Plan members who wish to receive the vaccine, FBHP will pay 100% of the cost of the vaccine and its administration as long as the current Public Health Emergency remains in effect.
- The single, two-shot and/or third booster administration of the COVID-19 vaccine is covered at 100% for all Individual and Family Plans with the exception of Short Term Care. Short Term Care plans do not cover vaccines of any kind.
- FBHP will cover 100% of the vaccine costs and its administration by both in network and out of network providers.
- FBHP will re-evaluate continued coverage of the vaccine once the declared Public Health Emergency has ended.
For our Medicare members, please be advised that Medicare is paying 100% of the cost for the vaccine and its two- or three-step administration for all Medicare-eligible individuals.
Other information resources include:
- https://www.optumrx.com/content/dam/rxmember/Most%20Used%20Forms%20-%20Public/COVID-19-Vaccine-Member-FAQ.pdf
- https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-vaccines
- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fcovid-19%2Fvaccination-resources.html