Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)

A child is eligible for the VFC Program if he or she is younger than 19 years of age and is one of the following:

• • Medicaid-eligible
  • Uninsured
  • Underinsured**
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

Children whose health insurance covers the cost of vaccinations are not eligible for VFC vaccines, even when a claim for the cost of the vaccine and its administration would be denied for payment by the insurance carrier because the plan’s deductible had not been met.

** Underinsured means the child has health insurance, but it

• • Doesn’t cover vaccines, or
  • Doesn’t cover certain vaccines, or
  • Covers vaccines but has a fixed dollar limit or cap for vaccines. Once that fixed dollar amount is reached, a child is then eligible.

Payment

Self-pay or we can bill Medicare. We do not bill private insurance companies.

Program services are supported by the Maryland Department of Health

Sliding Fee Scale and Free based on insurance and age
Cash and Checks made out to the Talbot County Health Department
No credit or debit cards

Service Hours

Vaccine appointments are available Tuesday and Thursday 8AM to 3PM

** Flu vaccine is usually available September through February.

** Spanish interpreting services are available.

Program Contact

Erin Smith, RN
410­-819-­5634