Why consider getting a flu shot?
- Fever, cough, fatigue...who has time for that? Say no thank you to the flu.
- We make it as convenient as possible to protect yourself by offering flu shots at no cost to employees, spouses and domestic partners (A-B medical plan enrollment is not required), with offering three convenient ways to protect against the flu.
- It isn't just about your health. Protecting yourself from the flu can potentially help keep your loved ones and colleagues healthier, too. That's the power of you x us.
Three convenient ways to get flu shots
aVAILABLE sTARTING sEP. 1
ONSITE FLU SHOT EVENT
aVAILABLE sTARTING sEP. 1
MAJOR CHAIN PHARMACY With a voucher
Sign up for an onsite flu shot clinic
- Employees, spouses and domestic partners can register online for onsite flu shot appointments.
- If you like to be prepared, you can print and complete a consent form in English or Spanish (or complete at the event), or check out Flu Vaccine Information in English or Spanish.
- If you need proof of vaccination, take a picture of your consent form or request documentation after the event.
Utilize a voucher at a pharmacy of your choice
- Access vouchers here starting September 1.
- Enter your name and email address to receive your voucher via email.
- Present your printed or mobile voucher and your ID at a participating major chain pharmacy to receive a free quadrivalent flu shot.
Go to a medical provider
If you, your covered spouse/domestic partner and/or kiddo want to get a flu shot at a medical provider, great thinking!
It's easy to get a flu shot (and free) with A-B medical and prescription drug coverage.
You can either:
- Get a flu shot at your usual medical provider.
- Confirm a pharmacy is covered by logging into your Express Scripts account and clicking "Find a Pharmacy". When you go to get the flu shot, ask the pharmacy to submit the cost to Express Scripts if possible.
The benefits of prevention
What is preventive care and which medications are preventive?
Preventive Care
Preventive care can help detect or prevent serious diseases, which is why it preventive care is 100% covered - free - under A-B medical plans. Examples include one annual check up with an in-network doctor, mammograms (1 per calendar year, usually after the age of 40) and vaccinations.
If you're concerned about being charged, ask your doctor to confirm that they will bill your medical plan for a preventive visit (not a diagnostic visit).
Preventive Medications
If you enroll in A-B's Cigna Basic or Standard plans, many preventive medications are free (including some blood thinners, diabetes and high blood pressure meds, along with other medications). Check out the full list in the Benefits Portal.
