Major health insurer group says members will continue to cover vaccines, a step that may ease anxiety over access

Health insurance group says vaccines in Florida still a covered benefit

A health insurance trade organization says health insurers are covering the costs of vaccines in Florida, regardless of DeSantis administration policy. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)With the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis moving to eliminate vaccine mandates from Florida statutes, rules, and regulations, some health care advocates worry that costs of vaccines won’t be covered for patients. Meanwhile, the Florida Department of Health con…

Despite RFK's vaccine turmoil, your COVID shot will be covered by insurance

Despite shifting federal guidance on vaccines, health insurance companies vow to cover the COVID-19, flu and other recommended vaccines.

Insurers move to calm fears over vaccine access

The Food and Drug Administration’s guidance on who needs the COVID-19 booster shot has changed, but many insurers will still be covering the costs for enrollees—at least through the end of the year. AHIP (formerly known as America’s Health Insurance Plans), the largest U.S. health insurance association, said Tuesday that its members will continue to cover vaccines with no cost-sharing for patients, following recommendations issued by the Centers…

Major health insurer group says members will continue to cover vaccines, a step that may ease anxiety over access

The announcement by America’s Health Insurance Plans, or AHIP, could ease concerns about access if ACIP recommendations change.

Insurance trade group says COVID, flu vaccines covered through 2026

AHIP's statement says all ACIP-recommended immunizations as of September 1, 2025, will be covered.

Access to Covid shot, two childhood vaccines may change this week. Here’s what to know.

The guidance that emerges from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting on Thursday and Friday could influence how and when pharmacists and doctors give the vaccines and whether insurers will pay for them. (Rebecca Grapevine / Healthbeat) Americans may get some movement – but maybe not much clarity – this week on their future access to Covid vaccines and two childhood immunizations as a federal committee convenes in Atlanta to vo…