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Massachusetts mandates insurer coverage for COVID vaccines and boosters

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Massachusetts mandates insurer coverage for COVID vaccines and boosters
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Massachusetts is the first state to require insurers to cover vaccines recommended by its Department of Public Health, including COVID, flu, and childhood vaccines, as part of efforts to strengthen local public health infrastructure amid federal government cutbacks. Governor Maura Healey emphasizes the need for states to fill the void left by federal inaction, and highlights support from insurers and collaboration with other states to ensure vaccine access and public health safety.

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  1. Gov. Healey on why Massachusetts is requiring insurers to pay for COVID vaccine  WBUR
  2. Mass. becomes first state to require insurers to cover costs of COVID shots, state-recommended vaccines  The Boston Globe
  3. Mass. changes vaccine access rules as RFK Jr. faces Senate scrutiny  WCVB
  4. Against FDA restrictions, Healey issues order making COVID boosters more accessible in Mass.  Boston.com
  5. Massachusetts orders insurers to cover state-backed vaccines, even without CDC support  Reuters

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