New York State Department of Health Division of Vaccine Excellence Presents:
HEALTH ADVISORY: EXTENSION OF PREP ACT ALLOWING PHARMACISTS TO CONTINUE ADMINISTERING COVID-19 VACCINES TO PERSONS AGED 3 TO 17 YEARS
On December 11, 2024, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services issued the 12th amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act for COVID-19 Medical Countermeasures. This allows for pharmacists to continue administering COVID-19 vaccines to persons aged three to 17 years. The 12th amendment extends PREP Act coverage until December 31, 2029.
For more information, please click here! (Link: PrepAct extension Newsletter.pdf)
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New York State Department of Health Presents: New in 2025: Eliminating Co-Pays for Insulin
Governor Hochul signed legislation to completely eliminate insulin cost-sharing effective January 1, 2025, for any New Yorker on a State-regulated health insurance plan. This initiative will enact the most expansive prohibition against insulin cost-sharing in the nation, providing financial relief to New Yorkers and improving adherence to these life-saving medications. This new law will increase access to insulin treatments, help close the health equity gap and save New Yorkers an estimated $14 million in 2025 alone.
For more information, please refer to Frequently Asked Questions regarding this new legislation:
Health Insurers FAQs: Insulin Cost-Sharing Limit Q&A Guidance | Department of Financial Services
For more information on Diabetes: Diabetes and Diabetes Prevention l NYS Department of Health