LD2071

An Act to Expand Access to Vaccines Approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration by Allowing Pharmacists to Prescribe, Dispense and Administer Vaccines and Require Insurance Coverage

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Maine LD2071 expands vaccine access by allowing pharmacists to prescribe, dispense, and administer FDA-approved vaccines and mandates insurance.

Maine LD2071 amends state law to allow licensed pharmacists to prescribe, dispense, and administer vaccines approved by the FDA. It requires insurance carriers and MaineCare to cover these vaccines without cost-sharing, including off-label use. The bill also mandates coverage for vaccines outside CDC guidelines if deemed medically necessary by a prescriber. This legislation aims to expand access to vaccines and protect public health.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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3 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

1:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 10

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Apr 7

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Apr 7

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.