VFA Eligibility Criteria
Adults 19 years of age and older who are:
- Uninsured – Have no health insurance
- Underinsured:
- Have health insurance that does not cover vaccines (eligible only for the specific vaccine that insurance does not cover)
- Have health insurance that caps prevention services (eligible after cap is reached)
- Have insurance that does not provide first-dollar coverage for vaccines
- First dollar coverage: Insurance covers ACIP-recommended vaccines without any cost sharing (copay or deductible) to the patient
Individuals Not Eligible for VFA Vaccine
- Patient has private insurance
- Patient has Medicaid
- Patient is an Iowa Health Link Member enrollee or is receiving Medicaid coverage through a Fee-for-Service model (Iowa Medicaid)
- Patient has Medicare Part B and Part D
Medicare
Adults who have Medicare Part D are considered insured. Medicare Part D covers all ACIP recommended vaccines. Adults who only have Medicare Part B are considered underinsured and are only eligible for VFA vaccines not covered by their plan.
Other Eligibility Scenarios
Refugees, immigrants, foreign-exchange students over age 19, and undocumented immigrants must be screened for VFA eligibility. If the individual does not have insurance or is underinsured, the patient is considered VFA eligible.
VFA Vaccine Available
The following vaccines are currently available at the Public Health Center:
- COVID-19
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
Available upon request:
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)
- Varicella
- RSV
To schedule an appointment in our Public Health Center, call (319) 291-2413.