An act relating to issuing immunization recommendations

This bill (S.166) authorizes Vermont's Commissioner of Health to issue immunization recommendations for children and adults and create standing orders allowing healthcare providers to administer vaccines without individual patient consent. It requires health insurers to cover all recommended vaccines with no patient cost-sharing (no co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles) and gives the Commissioner authority to purchase vaccines at the lowest cost from CDC or other vendors. The bill also establishes an advisory committee to determine annual vaccine costs and assessments for insurers. It directly affects Vermont residents (by ensuring free vaccine access), healthcare providers (with liability protection when following standing orders), and health insurers (mandating coverage without cost-sharing).