*Underinsured includes children with health insurance that does not include vaccines or only covers specific vaccine types. Children are only eligible for vaccines that are not covered by their insurance. In addition, to receive VFC vaccine, underinsured children must be vaccinated through a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC) or an approved deputized provider. The deputized provider must have a written agreement with an FQHC/RHC & the state/local/territorial immunization program in order to vaccinate underinsured children.
** Other underinsured are children that are underinsured but are not eligible to receive federal vaccine through the VFC program because the provider or facility is not a FQHC/RHC or a deputized provider. However, these children may be served if vaccines are provided by the state program to cover these non-VFC eligible children.
***Children enrolled in separate state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) are considered insured & are not eligible for VFC vaccines. Each state provides specific guidance on how CHIP vaccine is purchased and administered through participating providers.