COVID-19 Vaccines for 2025

No. Your plan covers the COVID-19 vaccine in full when you receive it from providers in your plan’s network, so you won’t have to pay cost sharing. If you get the vaccine during a regular doctor’s visit or at an urgent care center, you may have to pay cost sharing for the visit itself. Check your plan documents for details.

No. If you have Tufts Health Plan coverage, your plan covers the cost of your COVID-19 vaccine when you receive it from providers in your plan’s network.

Vaccines may be available at your doctor’s office or at a local retail pharmacy that participates in your plan’s network. Please call or check their websites before you go to make sure they have the most recent vaccine in stock.

This depends on the state where you live. Most states — including Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island — do not require a prescription for the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have questions about whether you need a prescription, please check with your primary care provider or a local pharmacy.

Yes. If you have questions about whether the COVID-19 vaccine is right for you, please ask your primary care provider.

Yes. For most people, getting both at once is generally a good idea. It’s convenient, safe and effective, and it helps you stay protected as we spend more time indoors and head into respiratory virus season. As always, check with your primary care provider if you have questions or specific health concerns.