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PA SB989

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Collett

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurers in Pennsylvania to cover immunizations with no cost-sharing (no deductibles, copays, or coinsurance) for enrollees, excluding grandfathered health plans

  • Covers all vaccines required by individual health insurance policies as of January 1, 2025, plus any immunizations recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

  • Authorizes the Insurance Department, in consultation with the Department of Health, to add or remove immunizations from coverage requirements based on medical evidence and public health considerations

  • Permits insurers to impose cost-sharing for out-of-network immunizations unless no in-network provider is available, and protects enrollees claiming religious freedom exemptions

  • Establishes enforcement penalties including fines up to $5,000 per violation ($10,000 for willful violations), with a $500,000 annual cap, plus potential license suspension or revocation

Legislative Description

Providing for immunization coverage; and imposing penalties.

Last Action

Referred to Banking & Insurance

9/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Banking & Insurance9/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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