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Why do I have to pay the pharmacy for my vaccines?

Your SafeGard purchase covers your physician evaluation and prescriptions. Vaccines and medications are paid for at the pharmacy. Many travelers pay the pharmacy's cash price because insurance often doesn't cover travel vaccines.

What your SafeGard purchase covers

Your SafeGard purchase pays for:

  • A physician's evaluation of your intake, health history, and itinerary

  • Your personalized Travel Report

  • Prescriptions and vaccine orders sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose

It does not include the vaccines or medications themselves.

Paying for vaccines and medications

You pay the pharmacy directly for your vaccines and medications. The pharmacy will try to bill your insurance if insurance information is provided, but many plans don't cover travel vaccines and medications. As a result, many travelers pay the pharmacy's cash price for their travel vaccines, in addition to their SafeGard purchase.

Questions about vaccine prices

SafeGard can't see pharmacy pricing or insurance decisions. For questions about cash prices or coverage, contact your pharmacy directly. Once they've received your prescriptions, they can tell you:

  • The cash price for each vaccine and medication

  • Whether your insurance will cover the cost

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