Bill > S2857

This bill requires that group health plans, health insurance providers, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide coverage for certain immunizations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) without imposing any cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, the bill covers immunizations that were recommended as of October 25, 2024, including vaccines that may be updated or changed under an approved supplemental application, and extends this coverage through December 31, 2029. The legislation ensures that these immunizations will be covered across various health insurance programs, with a special provision that the coverage does not apply to immunizations administered during a minimum established interval. The bill, titled the "Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025," aims to make recommended vaccines more accessible by eliminating out-of-pocket costs for patients and maintaining coverage even if a specific vaccine recommendation is later revised or removed. This approach helps to promote public health by reducing financial barriers to vaccination and ensuring consistent access to recommended immunizations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2857/all-info