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Regence BlueCross BlueShield of OregonCommercial · Coverage · Provider News · ID, OR, UT, WA · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General PracticeLow impact

Our health plans’ coverage of hepatitis B vaccinations remains unchanged

Effective date
Dec 5, 2025
Identified
Dec 5, 2025

Summary

This is a clarification that plan coverage for hepatitis B vaccinations remains unchanged despite new CDC ACIP recommendations (effective December 5, 2025) that limit the birth dose to infants whose mothers are hepatitis B positive or have unknown status. Plans continue to cover hepatitis B and all preventive vaccines at 100% with no member cost-sharing, regardless of administration timing.

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What to do

Action · 4 steps
01No immediate billing workflow changes required.
02This policy clarifies that existing coverage remains unchanged.
03Billing teams should note that hepatitis B vaccine administration (birth dose and routine childhood immunizations) continues to be covered at 100% with no cost-sharing for members in Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington plans.
04No updates to billing software, prior authorization rules, or coding practices are necessary.

Original notice

Our health plans’ coverage of hepatitis B vaccinations remains unchanged
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