As reported by WESA News, on September 22, 2025 Governor Josh Shapiro announced that private health insurance companies operating in the state are required to cover all vaccines recommended by a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine panel in 2024, under the Biden administration.

The announcement comes as a result of a September 19, 2025 action by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) regarding the combined measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox vaccine. The meeting at which the action was taken marked the first gathering of the all-new panel appointed by the Trump administration. The vote to recommend against a dose of the combined MMRV vaccine before a child turns four, after having followed an earlier decision to leave the decision to parents. The meeting at which the action was taken marked the first gathering of the all-new panel of  Trump administration appointees.

According to Gov. Shapiro, inconsistencies at the federal level and public debate over vaccines have confused the public as well as health care providers. He further stated that, “While the federal government sows confusion, here in Pennsylvania, we are providing clear, evidence-based guidance to ensure Pennsylvanians and their doctors have trusted sources of information. Health care decisions should be up to you and your doctor — and my Administration will continue to protect Pennsylvanians’ personal freedoms and parental rights.”

Source: WESA