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Expanding Vaccine Coverage Under Medicare Part B

This bill aims to broaden the range of vaccines fully covered by Medicare Part B for adults. This means seniors and others covered by the program will have access to a wider array of vaccines without additional costs, potentially improving their health and reducing financial burdens.
Key points
Medicare Part B will cover all FDA-approved and ACIP-recommended vaccines for adults.
Deductibles and cost-sharing will be waived for these additional vaccines under Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage.
Initial preventive medical examinations under Medicare will include a broader range of vaccinations, including those newly covered.
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Additional Information
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the expansion of coverage of vaccines under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 6007
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2021-11-17