As patients look to get vaccinations this season, Medicare continues to offer an additional payment for providers administering the COVID-19 vaccine in the home.  
 
Providers receive approximately $40 for a single-dose vaccine and approximately $38 in addition to the standard administration amount when administered in the patient’s home, for a total of $78.
 
In-home administration is allowed when the patient has difficulty leaving the home or faces barriers to getting a vaccine outside of the home, according to CMS.
 
Home health agencies have to keep in mind that Medicare only pays the additional amount for administering the COVID-19 vaccine in the home if the sole purpose of the visit is to administer one or more vaccines. You can’t provide another Medicare service in the same home on the same date.