Medicare covers COVID-19 vaccine

BEWARE OF SCAMS

As the country begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, there’s no doubt scammers are already scheming. Medicare covers the COVID- 19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam.

Here’s what to know:

• You can’t pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine.

• You can’t pay to get early access to a vaccine.

• Don’t share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee.

If you come across a COVID-19 vaccine scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission or call 1-800-MEDICARE. And check out CDC.gov for trustworthy information on the COVID-19 vaccine.

—Medicare.gov