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The Vaccines & Tests Bill
Health insurers must cover vaccines and tests at pharmacies
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for immunization agents and certain laboratory tests administered and ordered by a pharmacist; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.
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This bill would force health insurance companies to pay for vaccines and basic lab tests when you get them from your local in-network pharmacist.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Right now, your insurance might not cover certain tests or shots unless you visit a doctor. This bill changes that. It would require health plans to cover vaccines, lab tests, and medicines ordered by an in-network pharmacist. You will still have to pay your normal co-pay or deductible. But this makes getting basic healthcare much easier and saves you an extra trip to the doctor.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Requires health insurance to cover vaccines given by an in-network pharmacist.
- Forces insurers to pay for lab tests and medicines ordered by a pharmacist.
- Takes effect on January 1, 2026.
- Allows insurance companies to still charge you your normal co-pay or deductible.
- Lets insurers keep their usual rules for approving treatments ahead of time.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Thomas Albert (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Jonathan Lindsey (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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