The CDC says kids 6 months and older with no underlying health conditions can receive the COVID-19 vaccine in consultation with their doctor. The changing guidance comes after HHS Secretary Robert F.

For children, yes, the CDC’s “shared decision-making” guidance preserves the status quo in which Medicaid and U.S. health-insurance companies are legally required to pay for the COVID vaccines. That also means the vaccines will remain available to low-income kids through the federal Vaccines for Children program.

The CDC revised its vaccine recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women, potentially affecting vaccine accessibility and insurance coverage.