IMMUNIZATION RULES & RECOMMENDATIONS

Added requirements for adult immunization rules based on guidance from multiple medical organizations including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians, and Department of Health

Prohibited health insurance plans from imposing cost-sharing requirements on immunizations recommended by the Department of Health

Established a statewide vaccine purchasing program to expand access to childhood immunizations and leverage public and private funding

Modified vaccination rules to allow children to enroll in school if they have begun the immunization process, even if not yet fully vaccinated

Changed the basis for vaccination rules from exclusively Department of Health recommendations to include American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations

Added new definitions for key terms including 'department', 'fund', 'group health plan', 'health insurance coverage', 'health insurer', 'insured child', 'office of superintendent', 'policy', 'provider', and 'vaccines for children program'