Q. Are the seasonal flu shots from Walgreens reimbursable under OCC's PEP program?

A.  Yes. However, employees will be required to file a claim with their health insurance carrier to determine if the flu shot expense will be covered.  This should be done before requesting reimbursement under the Physical Exam Program.  OCC will cover out-of-pocket expenses associated with a flu shot that was not covered under an employee's health insurance up to $15.  The following should be submitted when filing for reimbursement under the PEP program.

• PEP Reimbursement Request form

• A completed and signed HIPAA Authorization Form

• Explanation of Benefit statement(s) pertaining to my annual physical exam

• Copies of corresponding medical bills, statements, or payment receipts

You can click on the following link for more information - http://occnet.occ/PEPview.asp

Q. Is the maximum amount still $15?

A.  Yes.

Q. Will I have to file the "Walgreens flu shot" receipt with my health insurance first, to obtain an EOB, prior to submitting it for a PEP claim?  Or can I just mail in the receipt?

A.  See response to the first question.

Q. Will OCC cover BOTH the seasonal flu shot (available right now) as well as the new swine flu shot (available in a month or two), or just $15 per year?

A.  Flu shot - see above response.

A.  H1N1 vaccine - The OCC has not made a determination on how the cost for the H1N1 vaccine will be handled.  This is currently under discussion as we are trying to get an understanding of how the H1N1 vaccine will be handled overall for the federal government.