Pennsylvania HB695 establishes a vaccination schedule for pediatric patients and mandates coverage, compensation, and reimbursement for vaccinations.
HB695, known as the Immunization Freedom Act, requires health care practitioners to provide pediatric care if parents choose a vaccination schedule different from CDC recommendations, provided the child receives at least one vaccination annually. Insurers are prohibited from refusing coverage or compensation for vaccinations and from offering financial incentives for vaccinations on a per-member basis. Health care practitioners can request meetings with parents to discuss vaccination schedules and establish secure waiting rooms for patients with alternative vaccination schedules.
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