Dear Members As the outbreak of the coronavirus escalates, the UMRA Board has determined it prudent to cancel the April 9 UMRA meeting scheduled at Weber’s in Ann Arbor. The board is committed to doing everything it can to mitigate the spread of the virus and to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. Given the rapidly changing …
Having a hard time locating a facility with the Shingrix vaccine? Meijer pharmacy at 5645 Jackson Road has a supply. Walk in, fill out the vaccine information form and they will administer the vaccination while the supply lasts. Be sure to have your prescription drug plan card with you. Your U-M drug plan will cover …
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Both our BCBSM and BCN (UM Premier Care) plans cover the Shingrix vaccine to protect against postherpetic neuralgia (shingles). The coverage is based on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines. They call for healthy adults age 50 and over to get the vaccine, which is delivered via two …
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