TABLE 3-5 Federal Immunization Coverage Policies for Children Under Medicaid, Vaccines for Children (VFC), and State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP)
	Program Eligibilitya Federal Financing Medicaid Children up to age 6: 133% FPLb 50–78%   Children aged 6–18: 100% FPL (through age 21 in the EPSDTc program)     State option to cover additional children up to state-defined eligibility levels   VFC Children aged 0-18 who are:   Medicaid-eligible 100%   Uninsured 100%   Native American /Alaska Native 100%   Underinsured Only if vaccinated at FQHCsd SCHIP (Medicaid) State sets level using Medicaid coverage flexibility Enhanced FFPe (65–85%) SCHIP (freestanding) Children with incomes above Medicaid but < 50% over Medicaid eligibility levels who are uninsured and ineligible for Medicaid Enhanced FFP (65–85%)
a The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices establishes general vaccine schedule recommendations and then prepares a separate resolution for coverage through the VFC Program. CDC publishes the recommendations and negotiates a vaccine contract(s). Funds are awarded to the states, and the vaccine is purchased and supplied by the states to health care providers. b Federal poverty level. c Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Program. d Federally qualified health center. e Federal financial participation. SOURCE: Health Care Financing Administration, 2000c.