MDHHS: Michigan Follows Childhood Vaccine Schedules from AAP and AAFP

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued the followed statement on recent changes to federal childhood vaccine guidelines:

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) remains steadfast in its commitment to vaccine safety, access and evidence-based public health practices. As such, MDHHS has advised families and practitioners to follow the child and adolescent immunization schedules produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). 

Recent changes to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) childhood vaccine schedule have raised questions, concerns and uncertainty among parents, providers and advocates. The federal vaccine schedule changes were not based on new clinical or scientific evidence. As a result, the U.S. is now an outlier among other developed nations in its approach to childhood vaccination. 

All vaccines, including those now recommended in the updated CDC schedule under shared clinical decision-making, remain covered with no out-of-pocket costs, by Affordable Care Act-regulated private insurance plans and federal coverage programs such as Medicaid and the Vaccines for Children program. 

If patients experience coverage denials or unexpected copays, encourage them to contact their health insurer directly. The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is also prepared to assist consumers with questions or concerns about their health insurance. DIFS’ call center is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 877-999-6442.