Vaccines for Children Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
What is Vaccines for Children Program?
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program helps provide vaccines to children whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them. This helps ensure that all children have a better chance of getting their recommended vaccinations on schedule.
Administration
Vaccines for Children Program is administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Program Requirements
A child is eligible for the VFC program if he or she is younger than 19 years of age and is one of the following:
- Medicaid-eligible
- Uninsured
- Underinsured
- American Indian or Alaska Native
Children whose health insurance covers the cost of vaccinations are not eligible for VFC vaccines, even when a claim for the cost of the vaccine and its administration would be denied for payment by the insurance carrier because the plan's deductible had not been met.