H1N1 Swine Flu Information for Providers

To sign up to have the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine to be shipped directly to you. www.flshots.com

To learn more about antivirals http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1flu/recommendations.htm

Commonly Asked questions

Q. Will insurance plans reimburse private providers for administration?
A. CDC asked America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) and on behalf of its members, AHIP provided this response:
"Every year health plans contribute to the seasonal flu vaccination campaign in several ways:

a) Health plans communicate directly with plan sponsors and members on the current ACIP recommendations and encourage immunization; they also provide information on where to get vaccinations, and who to contact with any questions.

b) Just as health plans have provided extensive coverage for the administration of seasonal flu vaccines in the past, public health planners can make the assumption that health plans will provide reimbursement for the administration of a novel (A) H1N1 vaccine to their members by private sector providers in both traditional settings e.g., doctor’s office, ambulatory clinics, health care facilities, and in non-traditional settings, where contracts with insurers have been established.

Q. Will private providers be able to charge patients for vaccine administration if they are uninsured?
A. Yes, providers may charge patients if they are uninsured. The administration fee cannot exceed the regional Medicare vaccine administration fee.

Q. Can persons be charged for vaccine administration in public health-organized large scale vaccination clinics?
A. There will be no administration fee for vaccination in public-health organized large scale vaccination clinics.