How much does the HPV vaccine cost? Will it be covered by health insurance plans?
The drug company price is $120 per dose. This cost does not include the cost of giving the injections or the doctor’s charge. So it is possible that the cost for the series (3 shots over 6 months) could be as much as $500 or more. Insurance plans will likely cover the cost. Check with your insurance plan. The vaccination is included in the federal Vaccine for Children (VFC) entitlement program, which covers vaccine costs for children and teens who do not have insurance and for some children and teens who are underinsured. The VFC program provides free vaccines to children and adolescents younger than 19 years of age, who are either Medicaid-eligible, American Indian or Alaska Native, or uninsured. There are over 45,000 sites that provide VFC vaccines, including hospitals and private and public clinics. The VFC program also allows children and adolescents to get VFC vaccines through federally qualified health centers or rural health centers if their private health insurance does not cov
