CommercialCoverageMedium impact
Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine First to be Granted Emergency Use Authorization by the Food and Drug Administration
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield·MD, VA, DC·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Dec 11, 2020
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
CareFirst will cover COVID-19 vaccines at $0 cost to members and reimburse providers for vaccine administration to commercial members. Providers must contact their state health department to register for vaccine administration requirements.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should verify CareFirst will reimburse COVID-19 vaccine administration for commercial members at $0 patient cost. Providers wanting to administer vaccines must contact state health department for registration requirements. Reference CareFirst's Coronavirus Resource Center for complete billing details.