The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) issued a bulletin on Oct. 16 advising health insurers in the individual and small group markets to continue covering COVID-19 vaccinations without cost-sharing.
The bulletin was released in accordance with Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Directive 2025-7. The executive directive instructs the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, DIFS and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to work collaboratively to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are available to all Michiganders.
The DIFS bulletin states that under existing state law, all insurers in the individual and small group market must cover immunizations recommended by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). ACIP continues to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine as of Oct. 16.
Members with questions regarding the bulletin should contact Megan Blue at the MHA.
