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RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel backs insurance coverage for Covid shots

Last updated: September 19, 2025 12:50 pm
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously voted to recommend that individuals aged 6 months and older should have a discussion with their healthcare providers about the risks and benefits of Covid-19 vaccines before making a decision on vaccination. This recommendation, if approved by federal health leaders, would ensure insurance coverage for the shots and align with the FDA’s approvals of updated vaccines earlier this year. The focus is on individuals under 65, with particular emphasis on those with risk factors for severe Covid-19.

The decision made by ACIP ensures immunization coverage through various payment mechanisms, including entitlement programs like the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Medicaid, and Medicare, as well as insurance plans through the federal health insurance marketplace. This move aims to make Covid-19 vaccines accessible to a wider population and promote informed decision-making regarding vaccination.

The discussion during the ACIP meeting highlighted concerns about the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, with committee members questioning CDC staff and vaccine maker representatives. Some concerns were theoretical, such as the potential nonspecific effects of vaccine materials on the body, while others were grounded in data, like the presentation on myocarditis rates among Covid vaccine recipients.

Despite initial uncertainties surrounding the fate of Covid-19 shots, the FDA has approved updated vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax for individuals over 65 or with underlying risk factors. This decision deviated from the usual process where the FDA determines the overall safety and efficacy of a vaccine, and the CDC’s advisory committee decides on the target population for vaccination.

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While there were concerns about restricted access to vaccines due to FDA limitations, most private health insurers have committed to covering updated Covid-19 vaccines regardless of regulatory constraints. Additionally, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended Covid shots for children as young as 6 months, further expanding the target population for vaccination.

ACIP’s vote to recommend Covid-19 vaccines, with the caveat of shared clinical decision-making, mandates coverage by public health insurers as well. This ensures that individuals have access to Covid shots and can make informed decisions in consultation with their healthcare providers. The integration of these recommendations into healthcare policies aims to promote vaccination and mitigate the impact of Covid-19 on public health.

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