Assembly Bill 1091 aims to enhance health insurance coverage for vaccines by ensuring that policies and self-insured governmental plans continue to provide coverage for vaccines even if the federal government withdraws its recommendations. Specifically, if a vaccine is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics or the American Academy of Family Physicians, coverage must be maintained on an equal basis. The bill also mandates that the Department of Health Services consider these organizations' recommendations when determining which diseases to include in the state immunization program's vaccination schedule.

The bill includes several amendments and new provisions to existing statutes. Notably, it amends sections 252.04, 609.88, and 632.895, with the insertion of language that emphasizes the importance of considering recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Additionally, it creates a new section, 609.883, which outlines the coverage of vaccines under defined network plans and other health organizations, and introduces section 632.895 (14c), which stipulates that coverage must continue for vaccines recommended by the aforementioned organizations if federal recommendations are withdrawn.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 252.04(1), 252.04, 609.88(title), 609.88, 632.895(14)(title), 632.895, 632.895(14)(b)