Flu shots covered by Wellness Program

11/2/2009 1:58:19 PM

Summary ... Fees for administering flu vaccines are covered under the AFTRA Health Plan’s Wellness Program.

Full story ... Fees for administering influenza vaccines for both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu viruses are covered under the AFTRA Health Plan’s Wellness Program.Coverage for vaccinations or any service under the Wellness Program is subject to the following:

• Annual benefit maximums of $400 per individual and $1,200 per family; 
• Coinsurance of 20% of the Network charge (Network health care providers) or Non-Network scheduled allowance (Non-Network providers).

Please note that since the U.S. government is distributing the H1N1 vaccine and related supplies at no cost, health care providers should not charge for the H1N1 vaccine itself. However, health care providers may charge a fee for their professional services in administering the H1N1 vaccine.

Call Participant Services at 1-800-562-4690 if you have additional questions.

Additional resources

Contact your local health department or visit the following Web sites to learn more about the H1N1 virus, including information about prevention, those most at risk, vaccine supplies in your area and what to do if you become ill:

www.flu.gov
www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu

 
Seasonal and H1N1 vaccines may also be available at CIGNA’s Convenience Care Centers. To find the Convenience Care Center nearest you, go to CIGNA’s online provider directory, choose “CIGNA Facility & Ancillary Directory,” enter your location and then select “Convenience Care Centers.”