Ann Tucker
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min read

New Reimbursement Program Launched for COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Fees Not Covered by Insurance

This week, HHS and HRSA announced a new program covering costs of administering COVID-19 vaccines to patients enrolled in health plans that either do not cover vaccination fees or cover them with patient cost-sharing. Since providers cannot bill patients for COVID-19 vaccination fees, this new program, the COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund (CAF), addresses an outstanding compensation need for providers on the front lines vaccinating underinsured patients. Read more

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