As the nation braces for the impact of a likely H1N1 pandemic this fall, insurance companies covering Pennsylvania residents and those nationwide are taking steps to cover the administration of a vaccine.

While health insurers plan to cover administration of the H1N1 virus for the majority of their Maryland customers, insurance and health department officials would like to see them cover everyone.

As the nation braces for the impact of an increased H1N1 pandemic this fall, insurance companies covering Virginia residents and those nationwide are taking steps to cover the administration of a vaccine.