According to Highmark BCBS- the COVID-19 vaccine will be covered with out any pocket costs through 2025-2026.
This currently only applies to Managed Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential and HARP plan types.
The vaccine will still be part of standard preventive care benefits, COVID‑19 vaccines are covered for all members older than 6 months of age.
Members are encouraged to contact their primary care or pharmacy for vaccine availability.
Highmark will partner with Wellpoint companies to administer this benefit.
As per Highmark-Wellpoint Insurance Services, an independent company, administers utilization management services for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s managed Medicaid.
Wellpoint Partnership Plan, LLC provides management services for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s managed Medicaid.
Certain sef-insured plans have special vaccine coverage and should check their benefits coverage for more info.
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