Will private health insurance plans reimburse private providers for administration of 2009 H1N1 vaccine?
According to America’s Health Insurance Plans, a national association representing nearly 1,300 companies that provide health insurance to over 200 million Americans, “Every year health plans contribute to the seasonal flu vaccination campaign in several ways: a) Health plans communicate directly with plan sponsors and members on the current ACIP recommendations and encourage immunization; they also provide information on where to get vaccinations, and who to contact with any questions. b) Just as health plans have provided extensive coverage for the administration of seasonal flu vaccines in the past, public health planners can make the assumption that health plans will provide reimbursement for the administration of 2009 H1N1 vaccine to their members by private sector providers in both traditional settings e.g., doctor’s office, ambulatory clinics, health care facilities, and in non-traditional settings, where contracts with insurers have been established.” Can seasonal influenza vac
