This past Monday, Governor Ducey held a press conference on the importance of all Arizonans getting a flu shot for the upcoming influenza season. The press conference focused on the
AHCCCS has been working diligently to expand access to flu vaccine administration and the expansion now allows members ages 3 and older to obtain their flu shot at a retail pharmacy. All Members enrolled in Mercy Care, who would like to obtain a flu shot at a retail pharmacy, may get their flu vaccine at a contracted Mercy Care pharmacy and should inquire directly at their pharmacy.
For clarification, only the flu vaccine may be given to children and adolescents 3 years and older at a retail pharmacy. Members ages 3 and older, in need of other vaccines, should be re-directed to their primary care provider.
This change went into effect on 9/1/2020 and any system set-up changes or corrections will be done retroactively to that date. We apologize for this short notice.
As part of encouraging as many Members as possible to get their flu vaccine this year, Mercy Care will be offering a $10 gift card as an incentive for members enrolled in Mercy Care who obtain a flu vaccine. Members can contact Mercy Care for more information about the gift card incentive after they have received their flu vaccine.
As always, don't hesitate to contact your Mercy Care Network Management Representative with any questions or comments. You can find this notice and all other provider notices on our Mercy Care website.
Thanks for all you do and be safe!
