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Reminder for shingles vaccine coverage
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice·Provider Newsletter
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Point32Health (Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts Health Plan) has clarified Shingrix vaccine coverage rules across different plan types. Tufts Health RITogether members can only receive the vaccine under Medical benefit at provider offices (not retail pharmacies), while other plan types allow both pharmacy and office administration.
Action Required
Immediately: Verify Point32Health plan type before scheduling Shingrix vaccines. For Tufts Health RITogether members, only schedule in-office administration under Medical benefit - do not refer to retail pharmacies. Update patient scheduling protocols to check plan type and inform staff of location restrictions by plan.