House Bill Would Keep CDC-Recommended Vaccines Free Under Most Health Plans Through 2029
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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The report details how Democratic lawmakers are pushing the Protecting Free Vaccines Act in response to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s overhaul of vaccine advisory panels and changes to federal immunization guidance, aiming to codify no-cost access to established vaccines.
The briefing notes the introduction of the Protecting Free Vaccines Act by Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Frank Pallone, which would require Medicare, Medicaid, and private group health plans to cover immunizations recommended by the ACIP prior to October 2024.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Protecting Free Vaccines Act
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