Health Insurance News Novel Health Plan Surcharge Suit Tests Covid Vaccine Policies

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

Despite shifting federal guidance, health insurance companies have vowed to cover the COVID-19, flu and other recommended vaccines, a trade group said. America's Health Insurance Plans said its ... Read More

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

Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Amid growing concern about Americans’ access to vaccines, the country’s biggest health insurance ... Read More

Coloradans can get updated COVID vaccines, but insurance might not cover the shots

Anyone 6 months and older who wants a COVID-19 shot in Colorado can now get one, but the vaccine will only be free for those with the right insurance — at least for now. Initially, pharmacies couldn’t ... Read More

Federal vaccine panel remade by RFK Jr. votes to maintain insurance coverage for Covid shots

Lizzy Lawrence leads STAT’s coverage of the Food and Drug Administration. She was previously a medical devices reporter. You can reach Lizzy on Signal at lizzylaw.53. Chelsea Cirruzzo is a Washington ... Read More

Oregonians can now walk into local pharmacies to get a COVID shot. Here’s why

Oregonians who want a COVID-19 shot can now get one more easily at their local pharmacy. Oregon has formally broken from federal COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, adopting its own recommendations and a ... Read More