The vaccines are sent directly to clinics for all physicians practicing in the clinic, or directly to physicians in independent practice. If affiliated with a Medicaid managed care program, a physician will receive periodic shipments of vaccines for all HMO and non-HMO Wisconsin Medicaid recipients. Hepatitis B. Varicella. Storage and Waste Providers are not expected to maintain separate storage for vaccines provided through the VFC program. However, use the oldest stock first to ensure that vaccines are not allowed to expire.
Vaccines are fragile, perishable biologicals.
Be aware that vaccines are sensitive to both extremes of heat and cold and, in some cases, exposure to light. The annual amount of vaccine a physician receives from the VFC program must not exceed the amount physicians provide to Wisconsin Medicaid recipients, uninsured children, or Native American children. Consideration is made for an appropriate percentage of waste. Billing and Reimbursement for Vaccines Physicians may bill the appropriate procedure codes for all vaccines, including those provided through the VFC program. Medicaid reimburses for the injection of each vaccine provided through the VFC program.