To help ensure access to the COVID-19 vaccine for all residents, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) are working together under Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Directive 2025-7.
The state’s chief medical executive, Natasha Bagdasarian, MD, issued Standing Recommendation 2025-1 to ensure that everyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can access one.
The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for the following:
- All infants and children ages six through 23 months
- All children ages two through 18 years with risk factors
- All pregnant women at any point in pregnancy
- All adults ages 18 to 50
- All adults ages 50 and older
Vaccines are available at pharmacies, local health departments and healthcare providers’ offices and clinics.
There is no cost to most Michigan residents to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. MDHHS and DIFS continue to work to ensure coverage through insurance, including Medicaid. Questions regarding coverage may be directed to DIFS at 877-999-6442.
LARA reminds licensed health providers that Michigan law authorizes them to administer the COVID-19 vaccine under a physician’s direction, including to individuals outside the categories approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Pharmacists with collaborative-practice agreements with prescribers are also included. Members seeking additional COVID-19 vaccine recommendations may visit the MDHHS Seasonal Respiratory Viruses webpage.
Members with questions regarding the webinar or vaccine policy may contact MHA policy team.