In September 2025, Gov. Hobbs signed several Executive and Standing Orders directing the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) to make COVID-19 vaccines broadly accessible. Recently, the FDA approved the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as those at high risk of severe illness. However, the Arizona orders expand eligibility to anyone aged 6 months and older. More specifically, the orders include the following notes on administering the vaccines:
- Healthcare providers (excluding pharmacies) can vaccinate children aged 6 months to 6 years.
- Healthcare providers and pharmacies can vaccinate individuals 6 years and older without a prescription.
- Participation by pharmacies and insurance coverage may vary — and are not guaranteed.
More information about the standing order is available on the ADHS website. For example, its vaccine page indicates that insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccination may depend on preventive service recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Employers with plans governed by state laws should be aware of these mandates and can contact their carrier for further details.
Read the executive and standing order in full below: