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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Healthcare Providers in Medicare and Medicaid

This act requires doctors and other healthcare providers participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs to receive a COVID-19 vaccine once fully approved by the FDA. Exceptions are allowed for medical necessity or religious beliefs, but require public disclosure of vaccination status to patients. Failure to comply (without an exception) may result in non-payment for services.
Key points
Healthcare providers in Medicare and Medicaid must be vaccinated against COVID-19 after FDA approval.
Exceptions to the vaccination requirement are permitted for medical or religious reasons.
Providers using an exception must publicly disclose their vaccination status to patients.
Failure to meet the vaccination requirement (without an exception) may lead to non-payment for services rendered under these programs.
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Additional Information
Protecting Vulnerable Patients Act
Print number: HR 5007
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2021-08-13