Maine

On September 12, the state's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) issued a standing order authorizing qualified health care professionals -̶  including pharmacists -̶  to administer the 2025- 2026 COVID-19 vaccine. The standing order serves as a prescription for all Maine people, allowing them to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies, clinics and health care offices across the state. Under the standing order, Maine people no longer need to obtain a prescription through their health care provider to receive the vaccine. 

Also in Maine, on September 12, the Maine Bureau of Insurance issued a bulletin to state-regulated health insurance carriers reinforcing that they are required under state law to provide full coverage of the cost of the COVID vaccine when administered consistent with recommendations of the medical academies.  

For more information, please contact NACDS’ Ben Pearlman at 617-515-2603.