In response to a Presidential directive from January 20, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is proposing to delay the effective date of a new rule concerning the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program until April 23, 2021. Originally set to take effect on February 22, 2021, the rule had been finalized on January 21, 2021, and involves changes to the Vaccine Injury Table. HHS seeks public comments on the proposed delay, which aims to provide more time to review the rule and address any possible legal, factual, or policy issues. Public comments must be submitted by February 16, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The government is thinking about waiting a bit longer to start a new rule about vaccines that was supposed to begin soon, so people can share their thoughts and the rule can be looked at more closely. They want to make sure everything about the rule is good and fair before it starts.