Paying for Vaccines Options
Private Health Insurance:
most plans are required to cover recommended vaccines without charging you
Military Insurance (TRICARE):
covers all of the recommended vaccines for people currently serving in the military and their dependents
Medicare:
Medicare Part B covers many vaccines at little to no cost
Medicaid:
Medicaid covers all of the recommended vaccines for children and some vaccines for adults. Copay/fee possible
No Insurance?
Vaccines for Children Program (VFC):
Provides all recommended vaccines at no cost for children under age 19 who:
- qualify for Medicaid
- don't have insurance
- Native American or Alaskan Native
- Contact local VFC coordinator for assistance with enrollment. To identify your VFC coordinator, contact your state/local or territorial immunization program.
KidsCare - Arizona CHIP Program
AHCCCS offers health insurance through KidsCare for eligible children (under age 19) who aren't eligible for other AHCCS health insurances
Monthly premiums apply
Federally Funded Health Centers
Provide preventative services and wellness care, including vaccines
May offer sliding fees based on income
Community Health Centers
Accept most insurances and also offer the uninsured a sliding scale for services provided
Adults an receive immunizations and also general medical treatment
Immunization Clinics: Southern Arizona
Must bring immunization records and insurance card. Fees apply for adults
Without coverage or eligibility to Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP) program, each shot is $15 for children
Fees vary for adults
All children's vaccines are offered free of charge for those eligible under the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
For children 18 years and younger: $10, cash only
- must have immunization records and proof of residency
- guardianship paperwork if you are not the parent
Fees vary for adults
Immunizations are available on a walk-in basis and may be covered by insurance or Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
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