S.Amdt. 3846

SA 3846, submitted by Ms. Cantwell, aims to add a section called "Access to COVID-19 Vaccines" to the bill.

The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that:

• Individuals who request a COVID-19 vaccine cannot be denied it by a certified health care provider in a setting that offers the vaccine, unless the provider decides it is not medically advisable for that person.
• Individuals are not required to meet any criteria to receive the vaccine.
• Federal departments, agencies, offices, States, or health insurance issuers cannot deny full coverage for the vaccine for people enrolled in:
  • Federal health care programs.
  • State health care programs.
  • The health insurance program under chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code.
  • Group health plans or group or individual health insurance coverage.