S. 2691 · 117th Congress
Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
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This bill modifies vaccination programs and coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Aug 10, 2021
Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
This bill modifies vaccination programs and coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Specifically, the bill expands and otherwise modifies the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free vaccinations to individuals 18 years of age or younger who are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., with limited or no insurance for vaccines), are eligible for Medicaid, or are American Indians or Alaskan Natives. The bill expands the program to include children enrolled in CHIP. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes.
The bill also expands coverage under Medicaid to include vaccine counseling and educational services for children. It also temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that conduct culturally appropriate outreach regarding the benefits of vaccinations for children.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
Latest action (Aug 10, 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)
Policy area: Health · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Aug 10, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.