Not sure on this, but from what I have read - healthcare companies will not pay for an “opt in”, but if it is in the law they have to - but you can opt out
Which means you and I pay for it instead.
Bachmann lied in the vaccine exchange. Parents in Texas are made aware before they can opt out of any and all vaccines that are given to their kids. This was true before Perry became Governor.
PMAS, that was aMorePerfectUnion’s question. I just forgot to put it in italics. Sorry for the confusion.
You are right that an opt in would have caused the parents to have paid the entire cost whereas an opt out would allow the parents who wanted it to have the vaccine paid for by insurance.
aMorePerfectUnion, I was incorrect on the cost. I have read numerous others quote the price for the vaccine as $350.00 per child. I thought it was closer to $160.00.
Both, Rick Perry thought having it as an opt out would give the parents a chance to opt out while not causing a financial burden on those parents who wanted to have the vaccination for their children.