UPMC Health Plan recommends COVID-19 booster shots for all who are eligible

Jan. 2022Important Notices
"The CDC recently indicated that everyone ages 16 and older can get a COVID-19 booster shot.

  • 16-17-year-olds can only get a Pfizer vaccine booster.
  • Those 18 and older can get a booster with any of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Pfizer and Moderna boosters should be given at least six months after the second vaccine. The Johnson & Johnson booster should be given at least two months after the first vaccine.

To read more about booster shots, visit the CDC's webpage.

For the most recent COVID-19 policy and billing updates from UPMC Health Plan, please see these resources:

Recent Announcements

CME Webinar: Lifestyle Medicine in Practice: Evidence‑Based Strategies for Chronic Disease Care

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from noon to 1 p.m., that will provide an overview on lifestyle medicine. Participants will learn how to integrate six core domains—nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, and social connection—into routine care using practical tools such as brief counseling, motivational interviewing, and team-based strategies.
Aug. 2026Education/Webinars

CME Webinar: Getting it Right from the Start: Identifying Patient Advanced Care Directives

Please join us for a live, CME-accredited webinar on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 that will educate providers on identifying advanced directives and surrogate decision makers on admission.
Aug. 2026Education/Webinars

Watch for a chance to rate your experience with UPMC Health Plan

Watch for a chance to rate your experience with UPMC Health Plan. You may be randomly selected to participate in a 2026 Press Ganey provider satisfaction survey that will begin this month.
Aug. 2026Important Notices