Trump Administration Considers Including Autism Symptoms in National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

Sep 26, 2025 01:30 pm CST

The Trump administration is exploring changes to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program that would allow people with autism to seek compensation. Led by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., this potential policy shift could fundamentally transform a program that has paid out $5 billion since 1988 while reigniting the debate about the scientifically rejected connection between vaccines and autism.