Blues covering H1N1 vaccine fees' this flu seasonIn an effort to keep Michigan healthy during the 2009-2010 flu season, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are covering the cost of administering the H1N1 (also known as "swine flu") vaccine for our fully insured group customers. In addition, self-funded groups that do not have coverage for immunizations for children and adults will be able to add coverage for H1N1 upon request. We'll also cover H1N1 vaccinations for our members with individual health plans, those with Medicare coverage and small groups cif 100 or fewer members. This year, the government will provide the H1N1 vaccine at no cost, which is why our coverage focuses on the cost of administering the H1 N1 flu shot. "Blue Cross is doing all we can to-keep Michigan as healthy as possible this flu season," said BCBSM President and CEO Daniel J. Loepp. "It's important we act now to inoculate people most at risk and to lessen, as best we can, the impact of H1N1 on our communities and health system." Reprinted from Blueprint BCBC, November 2009, Vol. 11 No.6
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