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Medicare Preventative Services: Hepatitis B Shots
Wednesday November 22nd 2006, 5:01 pm
Filed under: medicare-medicaid, nursing homes, preventative services

How often are they covered?

Three shots are needed for complete protection. Check with your doctor about when to get these shots if you qualify to get them.

For Whom?

People with Medicare at medium to high risk for Hepatitis B.

Your costs in the Original Medicare Plan?

You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible.Are you at high risk for Hepatitis B?

Common factors that put you at medium to high risk for Hepatitis B include…

  • hemophilia
  • End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant)
  • a condition that lowers your resistance to infection

Other factors may increase your risk for Hepatitis B. Check with your doctor to see if you are at medium to high risk for Hepatitis B.