SHVS Resources | Covid-19 | May 10, 2021
Medicaid and CHIP Coverage of COVID-10 Vaccine and Treatment: A Roadmap for State Action During and After the Public Health Emergency
Since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has required states to cover COVID-19 vaccines and treatments for certain eligibility groups under Medicaid and CHIP. Congress significantly enhanced those coverage requirements with the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021. This toolkit provides a roadmap for states to assess and, if necessary, amend their Medicaid and CHIP policies to ensure compliance with ARP’s requirements for coverage of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment.