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New Vaccine Policy Alters Employer Health Plans and Coverage

10/3/2025

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Federal vaccine policy is changing and will affect employer-sponsored health plans.
Group health plans must continue no-cost vaccine coverage through the current plan year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has limited COVID-19 vaccine approval to adults 65+ and under 65 with conditions.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now urges shared clinical decision-making for vaccination across all ages.

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Story summary

Federal vaccine policy is changing and will affect employer-sponsored health plans.
Group health plans must continue no-cost vaccine coverage through the current plan year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has limited COVID-19 vaccine approval to adults 65+ and under 65 with conditions.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) now urges shared clinical decision-making for vaccination across all ages.