COVID-19 vaccines; No cost share for members

Jan. 2022Important Notices
"UPMC Health Plan believes that vaccination is important, helps protect our communities, and saves lives. We advocate that all who can be vaccinated should be vaccinated. Since the first Emergency Use Authorizations were granted, the COVID-19 vaccine has been covered as a preventive service at no cost for UPMC Health Plan members. This applies to all of our comprehensive medical coverage products, including UPMC for Life, UPMC for Life Complete Care, UPMC for You, UPMC for Kids, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and all UPMC commercial group and individual (Pennie/Marketplace) products.

CMS has provided billing guidance and vaccine toolkits that can be found at cms.gov/COVIDvax. As of Jan. 1, 2022, vaccination claims for members with UPMC for Life (Medicare Advantage) should go to UPMC Health Plan, not Medicare Fee-For-Service. To learn more, visit our provider FAQ and Appendix A for more information."

Recent Announcements

Voluntary nationwide recall: Famotidine (Fresenius – November)

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling three lots (6133156, 6133194, and 6133388) of Famotidine Injection, USP, 20 mg per 2 mL. Famotidine is used to treat excessive secretion of stomach acid or stomach ulcers.
Nov. 2025Pharmacy Updates

Medicaid provider update: High-cost Medicaid drug billing

Billing requirements for Medicaid-covered drugs
Nov. 2025Important Notices

Training Webinar: Conversio Health COPD Management Program

Please join us for a live training webinar for primary care providers and pulmonologists by UPMC Health Plan that will provide an overview of a comprehensive COPD management program from Conversio Health.
Nov. 2025Education/Webinars