Coverage Requirements

10.1 - Coverage Requirements (Rev. 11355; Issued:04-14-22; Effective:05-16-22; Implementation:05-16-22) Pneumococcal, influenza virus, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccines and their administration are covered only under Medicare Part B, regardless of the setting in which they are furnished, even when provided to an inpatient during a hospital stay covered under Part A. See Pub. 100-02, Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, chapter 15, for additional coverage requirements for pneumococcal, hepatitis B, influenza virus, and COVID-19 vaccinations.