MMR vaccine is a hospital service. Prices are from 1614 US hospitals across 51 states, from their machine-readable files.
Price comparison (median)
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Hospital | Ainsworth, NE | $26 | $68 | — | 110 min | — |
| San Joaquin General Hospital | French Camp, CA | $26 | $25 | ★ 2/5 | 213 min | — |
| Columbia Basin Hospital | Ephrata, WA | $27 | $27 | — | 132 min | — |
| St Rose Hospital | Hayward, CA | $27 | $63 | ★ 1/5 | 160 min | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway | Rahway, NJ | $27 | $107 | ★ 4/5 | 114 min | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital-Somerset | Somerville, NJ | $27 | $107 | ★ 3/5 | 188 min | — |
| Hays Medical Center | Hays, KS | $28 | $85 | ★ 3/5 | 112 min | — |
| Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital | Oneonta, NY | $28 | $97 | ★ 3/5 | 132 min | — |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | Rolla, MO | $28 | $40 | ★ 2/5 | 211 min | — |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainesville, TX | $31 | $74 | ★ 4/5 | 117 min | — |
| Cox Medical Center Branson | Branson, MO | $32 | — | ★ 4/5 | 218 min | — |
| Stephens County Hospital | Toccoa, GA | $32 | $74 | ★ 2/5 | 130 min | — |
| Chelsea Hospital | Chelsea, MI | $33 | $38 | ★ 4/5 | 196 min | — |
| West Jefferson Medical Center | Marrero, LA | $35 | $76 | ★ 3/5 | 147 min | — |
| Piedmont Newton Hospital | Covington, GA | $35 | $99 | ★ 3/5 | 217 min | — |
| Piedmont Walton Hospital | Monroe, GA | $35 | $91 | ★ 4/5 | 142 min | — |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta, GA | $35 | $94 | ★ 4/5 | 254 min | — |
| Piedmont Rockdale Hospital | Conyers, GA | $35 | $88 | ★ 3/5 | 222 min | — |
| Piedmont Henry Hospital | Stockbridge, GA | $35 | $94 | ★ 2/5 | 239 min | — |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital | Fayetteville, GA | $35 | $94 | ★ 3/5 | 286 min | — |
| Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc | Jasper, GA | $35 | $91 | ★ 4/5 | 153 min | — |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Inc | Newnan, GA | $35 | $99 | ★ 4/5 | 204 min | — |
| Littleton Regional Healthcare | Littleton, NH | $35 | — | ★ 1/5 | 137 min | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center Acute | New Orleans, LA | $35 | $105 | ★ 4/5 | 174 min | — |
| University Health System, Inc | Knoxville, TN | $37 | $103 | ★ 4/5 | 249 min | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
What insurers pay for MMR vaccine
Median in-network negotiated rate by insurer, across hospitals that publish it (cheapest first). Your actual rate depends on your specific plan and deductible. Cash / self-pay for comparison: $170.
| Insurer | Hospitals | Negotiated median |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger | 48 |
$11 – $155 |
| Workers' Comp / No-Fault | 63 |
$43 – $332 |
| Bright Health | 18 |
$16 – $290 |
| Molina Healthcare | 248 |
$10 – $256 |
| AmeriHealth | 149 |
$12 – $169 |
| EmblemHealth | 50 |
$29 – $274 |
| UPMC Health Plan | 66 |
$12 – $207 |
| Amerigroup | 85 |
$16 – $1,013 |
| Centene / Ambetter | 321 |
$10 – $211 |
| Medicaid | 173 |
$15 – $156 |
| Univera | 13 |
$97 – $108 |
| Independent Health | 20 |
$91 – $102 |
| UCare | 66 |
$70 – $186 |
| Tricare / VA | 146 |
$48 – $496 |
| Humana | 382 |
$30 – $413 |
| Priority Health | 33 |
$69 – $199 |
| MVP Health Care | 55 |
$33 – $280 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield | 808 |
$56 – $309 |
| Anthem | 325 |
$40 – $274 |
| Sanford Health Plan | 61 |
$68 – $219 |
| HealthPartners | 173 |
$45 – $306 |
| Oscar Health | 64 |
$28 – $207 |
| UnitedHealthcare | 975 |
$32 – $310 |
| Highmark | 83 |
$90 – $156 |
| Harvard Pilgrim | 31 |
$84 – $296 |
| SelectHealth | 26 |
$86 – $358 |
| Medicare | 115 |
$50 – $224 |
| AvMed | 44 |
$62 – $313 |
| Aetna | 802 |
$35 – $350 |
| Kaiser Permanente | 125 |
$49 – $368 |
| Devoted Health | 22 |
$58 – $383 |
| Security Health Plan | 44 |
$69 – $197 |
| Coventry | 102 |
$54 – $499 |
| Cigna | 767 |
$57 – $425 |
| Medica | 144 |
$73 – $304 |
| Healthcare Highways | 20 |
$73 – $426 |
| Health Net | 195 |
$84 – $548 |
| MultiPlan / PHCS network | 630 |
$58 – $512 |
Negotiated rates are from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); payer names are normalized to major brands, so a brand may span several plans. Estimates — confirm with your insurer.
Where it’s cheapest
| State | Median cash |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | $59 |
| New Jersey | $75 |
| Idaho | $79 |
| Georgia | $83 |
| New Hampshire | $101 |
| Iowa | $107 |
Prices by city
Prices by state
Does Medicare cover MMR vaccine?
We don’t have a standard national Medicare rate for MMR vaccine, so we can’t confirm coverage here — it may depend on medical necessity, the setting, or your specific plan. Check Medicare.gov or ask your provider.
About these prices
Based on prices published by 1614 US hospitals across 51 states, the typical (median) cash price is $170, versus a chargemaster (list) price around $278, a median insurer-negotiated rate of $150. Most cash prices fall between $58 and $510 — a wide spread, which is exactly why comparing hospitals pays off.
How to save
- Ask each hospital for its cash / self-pay price — for shoppable services it is often far below the list price.
- Compare several nearby hospitals; prices for the same service can differ severalfold.
- Request a written estimate and the billing code (CPT/DRG) before scheduling.
- Use the Medicare benchmark above to judge whether a quote is reasonable.
- If you are uninsured, ask about financial assistance or prompt-pay discounts.
Frequently asked questions
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