What does Preamble of Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure access to immunizations under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes,' aims to modify title XIX of the Social Security Act. The bill's stated purpose is to ensure access to immunizations under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026.

What does ENSURING ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM AND of Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to expand the definition of a federally vaccine-eligible child, including children enrolled in State child health plans. It establishes a minimum payment requirement for vaccine administration and counseling services under Medicaid, at a rate not less than 100 percent of the payment rate under Part B of title XVIII. Managed care plans are required to apply similar payment provisions for vaccine administration and counseling services. It expands coverage for vaccine administration services under the Child Health Assistance Program (CHIP). The Secretary may impose fees for pediatric vaccine administration and counseling, with limits based on regional costs. The Federal medical assistance percentage for states is increased by 1 percentage point, contingent on ensuring culturally competent vaccination outreach messages. The Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may create a data sharing strategy to ensure tribal epidemiology centers have access to relevant health data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will publish information on vaccination rates under pediatric vaccine distribution programs. The Comptroller General will submit a report to Congress analyzing the effects of this Act on vaccination rates and provider participation.

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Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Kim Schrier (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands eligibility for federally funded vaccines to include children enrolled in state child health plans.
It mandates minimum payment rates for vaccine administration and counseling services under Medicaid and CHIP, aligning with Medicare rates.
The bill increases the federal medical assistance percentage for states that ensure culturally competent vaccination outreach.

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