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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Leah Willingham

Massachusetts state health insurers to be required to cover vaccines, regardless of CDC guidance

Massachusetts insurance carriers will be required to cover vaccinations recommended by the state’s department of public health, whether or not those vaccines continue to be recommended by the federal government, Gov. Maura Healey announced Thursday.

The Democratic governor issued a bulletin saying the move was to ensure Massachusetts residents can afford the vaccines they need and want, “even if the federal government issues narrower recommendations,” according to a press release.

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