Probably not required unless an older home or low slope roof, but very easy and not expensive to do when re-roofing. When attics were poorly insulated snow would melt above the attic from heat lost from the house, then refreeze at the eave causing an ice dam. More melting water hits the ice dam then back up under roof shingles and felt paper.
It is not required, but your specific conditions could warranty it. If your roofer is recommending it I would do it.
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Great question about re roofing with ice and water shield over the eaves and rakes. I too have had similar questions about when its necessary to use ice and water shield. I imagine that working with a licensed roofer would be helpful. http://www.us-roofing.com
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