MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
MAB2021062801
Pennsylvania Medicaid (DHS)·PA · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jun 28, 2021
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Pennsylvania updated its Medical Assistance (Medicaid) immunization guidelines to align with the CDC's 2021 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, superseding the 2020 version. The update includes new guidance for COVID-19 vaccines, influenza vaccines, and meningococcal vaccines, along with clarifications for multiple other vaccines.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers administering immunizations to Medical Assistance patients must replace their current immunization schedule with the attached 2021 CDC schedule. Review the three updated tables (routine schedule, catch-up schedule, and medical indications) and updated notes for proper vaccine timing and dosages. Ensure compliance with National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act requirements to provide Vaccine Information Statements before each vaccine dose.