Providers would vaccinate minors 16 and older without parental permission

Authorized health care providers would have to give medically appropriate vaccines to minors who request them. The requirement would cover minors ages 16 and older and health care providers authorized to give vaccinations. A parent’s or guardian’s consent would not be required.

Providers would need the minor’s permission before billing another payer when a parent or guardian refuses vaccination consent. These billing rules would apply to vaccinations given under this proposal to minors ages 16 and older whose parent or guardian refuses consent. If the minor declined billing another payer, the minor would be responsible for payment. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services would bill the minor based only on the minor’s ability to pay.