Strengthening Children's Vaccine Access: Incentives for Providers and Expanded Eligibility.
This Act aims to boost childhood immunization rates by expanding the definition of eligible children to include those covered by CHIP and providing substantial financial incentives to healthcare providers. It mandates higher reimbursement rates for vaccine administration under Medicaid and CHIP until 2026, encouraging greater provider participation. States also receive increased federal funding for Medicaid if they implement effective, culturally competent vaccination outreach programs.
Key points
Eligibility for free vaccines under the VFC program is expanded to include children enrolled in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
VFC-registered providers receive incentive payments (up to $10,000) and guaranteed minimum payment rates for vaccine administration and counseling services until 2026.
States receive a 1 percentage point increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) starting in 2025, contingent on improving vaccination outreach efforts.
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