Updated: Vaccine Information

Date: 11/01/23

The best way to stay protected against COVID-19 and flu is by staying updated on vaccines. Superior HealthPlan would like to inform providers about current COVID-19 and flu vaccine coverage.

COVID-19 Vaccines
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated versions (2023-2024 formulation) of the COVID-19 vaccines; both the Pfizer and Moderna versions were approved in September and the Novavax version was approved in early October.

The Vendor Drug Program (VDP) is still working on getting the new COVID-19 vaccines added to the pharmacy formulary with no provided ETA. Superior Medicaid and CHIP members can obtain the new COVID-19 vaccines through their medical provider in the meantime or wait and return to the pharmacy once the VDP and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have added the new vaccines to the pharmacy benefit. Please check the VDP Product Search for the most updated coverage of vaccines.

Flu Vaccines
The 2023-2024 flu vaccine formulations were added by the VDP to the pharmacy benefit on September 1, 2023. Similar to last year’s flu season, Medicaid and CHIP members who are 3 years of age and older can obtain their flu vaccine from a participating pharmacy. All members under 3 years of age will need to obtain a flu vaccine from their medical provider.

For questions, please contact Pharmacy Provider Services at 1-866-768-7147.