Bill
LD 93
Overview: LD 93, "An Act To Reduce Cost And Increase Access To Disease Prevention By Expanding The Universal Childhood Immunization Program To Include Adults", was signed into law
Overview: LD 93, "An Act To Reduce Cost And Increase Access To Disease Prevention By Expanding The Universal Childhood Immunization Program To Include Adults", was signed into law by the Governor. It was introduced on January 8, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to expand the existing Universal Childhood Immunization Program to include adults, with the aim of improving disease prevention and reducing healthcare costs.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the Universal Childhood Immunization Program to cover recommended vaccinations for adults
- Requires health insurance plans to cover the cost of recommended adult vaccinations with no out-of-pocket expenses for patients
- Establishes a public education campaign to raise awareness about the importance of adult immunizations
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- All adults in the state will be eligible for free, recommended vaccinations under their health insurance plans
- Healthcare providers will see increased demand for adult immunization services
- Insurance companies will be required to cover the costs of recommended adult vaccinations
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been signed into law and will go into effect on January 1, 2026, giving time for implementation and public education efforts.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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