NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services is issuing guidance to insurers, encouraging them to continue covering all recommended vaccines.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, has long been responsible for issuing recommendations on vaccine use to control disease in the U.S., and insurers typically provide coverage of vaccines based on ACIP recommendations.

The publication also reminds insurers of previously issued guidance requiring insurers to cover COVID-19 vaccines for children.

In addition, the guidance urges insurers to encourage employers and other entities that provide self-funded health care coverage to continue covering the cost of vaccines.

“New Yorkers deserve to have the resources avail

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