OAR 333-046-0060: Vaccines for Children (VFC) and 317 Vaccine Administration Fees

(1) Clinics may not bill any insurer or guarantor for the cost of vaccines provided by the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program or purchased with 317 funds for the Vaccine Access Program (VAP). (2) Clinics may charge a vaccine administration fee for each VFC or 317 vaccine provided. The administration fee may not exceed the limit set for Oregon by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. (3) Vaccine administration fees may be billed to a patient’s insurer, if applicable. (4) If an established patient of the clinic is unable to pay the administration fee, the prescriber must not deny access to VFC vaccines.