Protecting Free Vaccines Act Introduced to Secure No-Cost Vaccine Coverage

Bicameral Democratic leaders have introduced the Protecting Free Vaccines Act, aiming to mandate free vaccine coverage across private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare. The legislation responds to concerns over changes in vaccine coverage policies and seeks to maintain cost-sharing protections for vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) as of October 2024. The act addresses regulatory challenges following modifications to the ACIP panel and policy shifts under the current Health Secretary, aiming to secure continuous, comprehensive vaccine access without financial barriers for insured Americans.