Information for Providers

Enrollment in the VFC program will allow you to offer all recommended vaccines by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to your eligible patients. There is also a financial benefit to enrollment through reduced out of pocket costs to cover the cost of vaccines.

Providers who are enrolled in the VFC program must be willing to comply with all VFC program requirements, including but not limited to:

• Performing patient eligibility screenings and document patient eligibility at each immunization visit
• Comply with the immunization schedules, dosages and contraindications as established by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
• Maintain all VFC program records for a minimum of 3 years
• Follow best practices for the storage & handling and management of vaccine inventory
• Participate in VFC compliance visits, storage and handling visits and other educational opportunities associated with the VFC program. Some of these visits may be unannounced
• Be accountable for all federally purchased doses that are administered
• Administer federally purchased vaccine to all established patients, regardless of their ability to pay the vaccine administration fee.

First, you must review the Indiana State Department of Health’s VFC program eligibility statements to ensure your practice is able to meet all program requirements.  All licensed providers with prescriptive authority are eligible to enroll in the program.

Provider Eligibility for Publicly-Funded Vaccine Programs
Childhood Vaccine Eligibility Statement

You can apply to enroll in the VFC program in Indiana by completing and submitting the Immunization Provider Contact Request form found in the Document Center - VFC Providers. A representative from the Immunization Division will be in touch with you within the next 5 business days to help you complete the necessary enrollment paperwork and schedule a time to visit your location. Please note the enrollment visit will last a minimum of 1 ½ hours and will provide more in-depth training on VFC program requirements.

For more information about the Vaccines for Children Program, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vaccines for Children website.