Fall Covid shot rollout gets off to a bumpy start as some patients see insurance delays

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Fall Covid shot rollout gets off to a bumpy start as some patients see insurance delays
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The reports are fueling confusion among insured patients about whether they can still access Covid shots for free — just as cases tick up across the country.

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A CMS spokesperson said the agency is"aware that some consumers have had difficulty accessing COVID-19 vaccines, including experiencing unexpected insurance coverage denials at the point of service." A spokesperson for CVS told CNBC that some payers"are still updating their systems and may not yet be set up to cover the updated COVID-19 vaccines." They added that the company's pharmacy teams can help patients schedule a vaccine appointment for a later date if their coverage is denied.

"Any insured member trying to get it at a pharmacy is being told it's not approved and will cost $155. There's no excuse for this," she wrote Monday in aA spokesperson for Florida Blue said a"small percentage" of patients experienced issues with coverage, but the insurer does cover the shots for most beneficiaries at no cost. Any insured patients who were charged for a Covid shot should contact their pharmacy for reimbursement or file a claim with Florida Blue.

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