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As Massachusetts faced rising costs and uncertainty surrounding changes at the federal level, the state needed to ensure continued access to essential programs and services while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The supplemental budget provides funding for programs facing shortfalls while making strategic investments to support residents and strengthen the Commonwealth’s financial position.

Massachusetts has become the first state in the U.S. to guarantee insurance coverage of vaccines recommended by the state, including vaccines for respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV, and routine vaccines for children, like measles, chickenpox, and Hepatitis B. Furthermore, CVS and Walgreens are now working to make COVID-19 vaccine appointments available online.