Vaccines help your immune system recognize and fight infections more effectively. By getting vaccinated each year, you can reduce your risk of illness, avoid missed work time, and help prevent the spread of flu and other vaccine-preventable diseases.
The good news: Flu shots and many other preventive vaccines are covered by the Equity-League Health Fund at no cost to you when you use the following providers.
Free flu shots at the Entertainment Community Fund
The Entertainment Community Fund is again partnering with Mount Sinai to offer free flu shots:
- Upcoming dates: November 2nd and 3rd
- Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. ET (all dates)
- Location: The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts, 729 Seventh Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Preregistration and appointment required. No walk-ins. This flu shot is free, whether you’re insured or uninsured.
For more information and to make an appointment, visit the Entertainment Community Fund website.
Doctors’ offices and participating pharmacies
Cigna Tier 1 and 2 coverage
Both your medical and prescription drug benefits cover vaccines you get at in-network doctors’ offices and in-network pharmacies (including many national pharmacy chains) at no cost to you.
Before visiting a pharmacy, call ahead to confirm vaccine availability and whether an appointment is recommended. Be sure to bring your Cigna ID card or your MedImpact pharmacy ID card so that the pharmacy can bill the cost of your vaccine correctly.
The MedImpact network includes most major retail pharmacy chains. For a list of in-network pharmacies near you, visit MedImpact or call the phone number on your ID card.
Important reminder: When you present your Cigna ID card, you may also need to provide the following information so the pharmacy can process your claim correctly:
Change Healthcare/Emdeon
- BIN: 004766
- PCN: COM62308
Omnisys
- BIN: 004303
- PCN: CIGPPOIMM
CVS pharmacies without a MinuteClinic or HealthHUB location are considered out-of-network under the Cigna medical plan. However, you can still receive covered vaccinations at any CVS location by using your MedImpact prescription drug benefit card instead.
The Cigna network includes major retail pharmacy chains, including Walgreens, Duane Reade, and Costco. To find an in-network pharmacy near you, review this flyer from Cigna or visit the Cigna website.
If you’re enrolled in a Kaiser HMO plan
Flu shots and other covered vaccinations are available through Kaiser providers and facilities at no cost to you.
Questions?
If you have any questions, contact the Benefit Services Department, and a representative will assist you from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET.