Federal vaccine policy changes create uncertainty around vaccine access and costs for some populations. The largest impacts are likely to affect healthy adults under 65 enrolled in Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California). People with employer-sponsored plans or plans purchased through insurance exchanges are likely to see fewer disruptions because many carriers plan to continue offering COVID-19 vaccines at no additional cost. Vaccination reduces illness incidence and severity and lowers health system use. Major health organizations and insurers, including Kaiser Permanente and AHIP, have signaled continued no-cost vaccine coverage by many providers. The situation for Medi-Cal enrollees remains less certain as state coverage details are clarified.
Those who are covered by private health insurance plans from their employers or purchased through health insurance exchanges such as Covered California are likely to see significantly fewer impacts, because most carriers have signaled that they intend to continue providing their members with COVID-19 vaccines at no additional cost, even if anticipated changes at the federal level end up removing their obligation to do so under the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Vaccination continues to be one of the safest and most effective ways to protect against illness and reduces the severity of your illness if you do get sick, Kaiser Permanente said in a statement. Vaccinations mean fewer sick days, hospital stays, emergency room visits and other health complications. As part of our commitment to preventive care, Kaiser Permanente will continue to offer no-cost coverage for flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines to our members.
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