Rhode Island Leaders Take Steps to Protect COVID Vaccine Access

Rhode Island leaders take steps to protect COVID vaccine access

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island is joining Massachusetts in taking steps to make sure the COVID vaccine is available to anyone who wants it. With new recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration, there are concerns that the latest vaccine won't be available everywhere and insurers won't cover the cost. On Friday, Gov. Dan McKee announced that the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Office of the Health Insurance Commissione…

McKee sends order to allow pharmacists to administer COVID shots

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee’s office said that the administration was taking steps to ensure continued access to the Covid-19 vaccine. The governor said he ordered the Rhode Island Department of Health to send a bulletin to insurers to allow coverage of Covid-19 vaccines for anyone over the age of 6 months. The department also issued a standing order to allow pharmacists to give shots to anyone 3-years-old or older, regardless of FD…

R.I. follows Mass., Conn., in mandating state access to latest COVID-19 shot

A nurse holds a vial of COVID-19 vaccine and syringe. (Photo via Getty Images)Rhode Island has joined the growing list of states, including its two New England neighbors, in taking steps to ensure state residents can access the latest COVID-19 vaccine, despite more limited federal criteria.  Gov. Dan McKee on Friday announced two separate state measures that counteract recent federal criteria adopted in August by the Food and Drug Administration…

McKee, health officials announce measures to protect COVID-19 vaccine access. What to know

New measures direct insurers to continue covering the COVID-19 vaccine and allow pharmacists to administer it.

McKee ensures COVID-19 vaccine access as federal guidance shifts - What's Up Newp

Gov. Dan McKee announced immediate measures Thursday to guarantee continued access to COVID-19 vaccines for all Rhode Islanders over 6 months old, responding to federal policy changes that have created uncertainty around vaccine availability. The governor directed the Rhode Island Department of Health and Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner to issue a bulletin requiring […] The post McKee ensures COVID-19 vaccine access as federal guidan…

Rhode Island Takes Steps to Ensure COVID-19 Vaccine Access Amid Federal Uncertainty - Rhode Island Monthly

leolintang via Getty The Rhode Island Department of Health has taken several steps to ensure the state’s residents continue to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, despite recent changes in federal policy restricting the vaccine’s use by age and health status. The first, a standing order issued by RIDOH Director Jerome Larkin on Sept. 12, authorizes pharmacists to administer the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine to all patients three years of age and o…