NY Says H1N1 Shot Coverage Mandatory

Source: Northern NY News / GouverneurTimes.com

Vaccinations for Seasonal Flu and Novel H1N1 Meet Provisions of the
State Child Wellness Law, Not Subject to Co-Payment, Co-Insurance or Annual Deductible


Governor David A. Paterson today announced that insurers must cover seasonal flu and novel H1N1 vaccinations for children who are aged 19 and younger and enrolled in comprehensive health plans. The policy is consistent with New York’s preventive and primary care provisions known as the Child Wellness Law, which require insurance coverage for vaccinations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This year, ACIP has advised that children should receive both the seasonal flu and novel H1N1 vaccines. Therefore, under State law, they must be covered and not subject to co-payment, co-insurance or annual deductible.

This is the latest in a series of actions taken at Governor Paterson’s direction so that New York is prepared for the coming flu season. The State has developed and has begun implementing a comprehensive statewide plan to minimize the effects of the virus. On August 31, the Governor launched the statewide tour of the Novel H1N1 Influenza Town Hall Meetings to brief local officials and the public on the State’s plan for the expected resurgence of the novel H1N1 virus.

“As we prepare for the upcoming flu season and the expected resurgence of the novel H1N1 virus, we are working to ensure that New York’s families have access to the resources they need to keep their children healthy,” Governor Paterson said. “The State’s Child Wellness Law requires that all well-child office visits and necessary immunizations be covered by insurers. We want parents to know this flu season, preventive care is available and your insurance company will cover it. In addition, no child who lacks health insurance will be denied access to the vaccine due to inability to pay. Uninsured children will get access to free vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program and local health department flu vaccine clinics.” -- (Read more)

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