Announcements

FROM: Diana Balla RE: Plan Coverage Information for Flu Shots
Sent:
10/14/2013 3:54:10 PM
To: Faculty, Staff

FLU SHOT OPPORTUNITIES – FALL/WINTER 2013

PASSHE Health Plan Members – Highmark PPO and CMM (Indemnity) Plan

·       All Highmark members (who are age 18 and older) can obtain a free flu shot at any Rite Aid Pharmacy or Giant Eagle location in Pennsylvania.  No appointment is needed – the member must present their Highmark member ID card. 

·       During an on-site clinic, all PASSHE Highmark members can receive a no-cost flu shot at the event (they must present their Highmark member ID card

·       Highmark members of all ages can obtain a flu shot from their physician (an office visit co-pay may be charged).

PASSHE Health Plan – UPMC HMO Members

·       UPMC HMO members of the PASSHE plan can obtain a no-cost flu shot at Rite Aid.

·       During an on-site flu shot event with Rite Aid, the UPMC HMO member can obtain a no-cost flu shot. 

·       UPMC HMO members can obtain a flu shot at their doctor’s office (an office visit co-pay may apply).

·       UPMC HMO members can also obtain a flu shot at any pharmacy or clinic.  They may then submit a claim form with a receipt to UPMC and they will receive reimbursement.

PEBTF Health Plan – ALL Members (PPO and HMO)

·       ALL PEBTF members can receive a no-cost flu shot during an on-site clinic.  You need to present your CVS/Caremark RX ID card for this service. 

·       All PEBTF members (who are age 18 and older) can obtain a no-cost flu shot at many participating retail pharmacy locations in Pennsylvania.  No appointment is needed – the member must present their CVS/Caremark RX member ID card.  PEBTF members can contact the PEBTF to see what pharmacies participate. 

·       PEBTF members of all ages can obtain a flu shot from their physician (an office visit co-pay may be charged).