Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 aims to enhance immunization access under Medicaid and the Vaccines for Children program.
The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to improve immunization access under Medicaid and the Vaccines for Children program. It expands the definition of federally vaccine-eligible child, increases the Federal medical assistance percentage for certain states, and mandates culturally competent vaccination outreach. The Act also requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to publish vaccination rates and ensure tribal epidemiology centers have access to relevant data.
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