S-4825 : Still Just a Bill

Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Seniors Act

This bill specifies that vaccines for COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) that are authorized for emergency use must be covered under Medicare without cost-sharing.

The bill applies retroactively.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-10-21IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6378-6379)Senate
2020-10-21IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health care coverage and access
  • Immunology and vaccination
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Medicare

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