Maryland HB637 mandates health insurance coverage for recommended immunizations, screenings, and preventive services, and expands pharmacists'.
Maryland HB637, also known as The Vax Act, requires health insurance policies to cover a minimum package of child wellness services, including immunizations and screenings, based on recommendations from authoritative medical organizations. The bill also prohibits insurers from imposing deductibles on this coverage and mandates that insurers provide information on postpartum home visits. Additionally, the legislation expands pharmacists' authority to administer vaccinations, provided they meet certain education and certification requirements.
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