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Evers order requires COVID vaccine coverage in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Health Services state epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard described an executive order from Gov. Tony Evers that requires health insurance to cover access to COVID-19 vaccines.

By Frederica Freyberg, Marisa Wojcik | Here & Now

September 19, 2025

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Ryan Westergaard on an order requiring insurance to cover access to COVID-19 vaccine.

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