; and— (ii) at the discretion of the Secretary, to carry out section 1311(i), with respect to an Exchange established or operated by the Secretary within a State pursuant to this subsection. . (c) Implementation The Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement the provisions of (including amendments made by) this section through subregulatory guidance, program instruction, or otherwise. 30302. Expedited Meeting Of ACIP For COVID–19 Vaccines (a) In general Notwithstanding section 3091 of the 21st Century Cures Act ( 21 U.S.C. 360bbb–4 note), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices shall meet and issue a recommendation with respect to a vaccine that is intended to prevent or treat COVID–19 not later than 15 business days after the date on which such vaccine is licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 262 ). (b) Definition In this section, the term Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices means the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to section 222 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 217a ), acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 30303. Coverage of COVID–19 related treatment at no cost sharing (a) In general A group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage (including a grandfathered health plan (as defined in section 1251(e) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)) shall provide coverage, and shall not impose any cost sharing (including deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance) requirements, for the following items and services furnished during any portion of the emergency period defined in paragraph (1)(B) of section 1135(g) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g) ) beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act: (1) Medically necessary items and services (including in-person or telehealth visits in which such items and services are furnished) that are