Effective October 1st the Bates County Health Center is no longer able to provide immunizations to anyone that is considered “fully insured” by health insurance. This is a result of federal funding changes to the Vaccine for Children Program through the CDC. As defined by the CDC, fully insured is Anyone with health insurance that covers the cost of vaccine, even if the insurance includes a high deductible or co-pay, or if a claim for the cost of the vaccine and its administration would be denied for payment by the insurance carrier because the plans deductible has not been met.
Bates County Health Center asks that you check with your primary care provider for continuation of immunizations. Children 18 and under covered by Medicaid may still receive immunizations at Bates County Health Center office according to the CDC policy. They have no choice but to follow this policy and regret that it may cause many of their client’s difficulties. Contact Bates County Health Center for questions and concerns 660-679-6108.
Courtesy of FM. 92.1
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