Alabama SB278 requires private health insurance and Medicaid to cover influenza vaccinations administered by licensed health care providers.

Alabama SB278 mandates that private health benefit plans and the Alabama Medicaid program cover influenza vaccinations administered by licensed health care providers. The bill ensures that coverage applies to all types of health benefit plans, including those provided by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and nonprofit agricultural organizations. It prohibits any additional requirements that could restrict access, such as cost-sharing, prior authorization, or site-of-service restrictions.

Alabama SB278 requires private health insurance and Medicaid to cover influenza vaccinations administered by licensed health care providers.

Alabama SB278 mandates that private health benefit plans and the Alabama Medicaid program cover influenza vaccinations administered by licensed health care providers. The bill ensures that coverage applies to all types of health benefit plans, including those provided by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and nonprofit agricultural organizations. It prohibits any additional requirements that could restrict access, such as cost-sharing, prior authorization, or site-of-service restrictions.