[DRey]

"Financing is another concern: if states make the vaccine mandatory, they must also address funding issues, including for Medicaid and SCHIP coverage and youth who are uninsured, and whether to require coverage by insurance plans. This has caused some to push for further discussion and debate about whether or not to require the vaccine."

In Texas, if it's not mandated, it can't require insurance to pay for it.

[Tribune7]

IOW, with Perry's program the taxpayers would be on the hook as much as with Sarah's.

What you said makes sense. Thanks.