Easier Vaccine Access: Grants for Transportation to Immunization Sites
This act establishes a grant program to help individuals in low-income and minority communities get to vaccine appointments by removing transportation barriers. Additionally, states will receive full federal funding to cover transportation costs for Medicaid recipients needing eligible vaccines. The goal is to ensure broader access to crucial immunizations for all citizens, regardless of their location or financial situation.
Key points
New grants will help community organizations provide transportation to vaccine appointments.
The program targets individuals in low-income, minority, and other communities facing transportation barriers to healthcare.
States will receive 100% federal reimbursement for non-emergency transportation costs for Medicaid recipients getting eligible vaccines.
Status:
Introduced
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