Medicare Flu Shots

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Is it true that Medicare pays for flu shots only once a year?

Question: Is it true that Medicare pays for flu shots only once a year?

Answer: Medicare pays for flu shots once every flu season. Two shots can be given within the same calendar year and still be reimbursed. For example, a patient can have a flu shot in January 2004 and again in November 2004.

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