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."
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: Alcohol Pads (Cardinal – March)
Cardinal Health is recalling multiple lots of Webcol™ Large Alcohol Prep Pads (70% isopropyl alcohol). Alcohol prep pads are used for external cleansing of the skin.Mar. 2026Pharmacy Updates
Medical device correction: Omnipod 5 (Insulet – March 2026)
Insulet Corporation has announced a medical device correction for certain Omnipod 5 pods. These pods are wearable devices that are used to deliver insulin.Mar. 2026Pharmacy Updates
Asymptomatic Severe Coronary Disease: Detection to Decisions. Do We Know The Proper Management?
In this new CME course, Krishna V. Tummalapalli, MD, interventional cardiologist, UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses how to explain the importance of early detection of coronary artery disease, as well as how to describe how early identification can reduce future cardiovascular events and identify appropriate first line medical therapy strategies for patients with asymptomatic stable ischemic heart disease.Mar. 2026Education/Webinars
