Know another provider interested in the VFC program?

• Share this VFC recruitment flier with them!

Wanting to complete your annual re-enrollment requirement? 

• At the beginning of each year, VFC providers need to re-enroll. 2021 re-enrollment will begin soon - keep an eye out for detail!

Looking to register for the annual required VFC Regional Meetings?

• The Chicago VFC Regional Meeting webinars will be available in a virtual webinar format this year in June.
• At least two staff members from each VFC clinic must complete the training by 6/30/21.
• More detail is forthcoming. Please direct any questions to chicagovfc@cityofchicago.org.

VFC Guidance for the CHIP Program

The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides health coverage to eligible children, through both Medicaid and separate CHIP programs. CHIP is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funded jointly by states and the federal government.

Eligibility

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) serves uninsured children up to age 19 in families with incomes too high to qualify them for Medicaid. States have broad discretion in setting their income eligibility standards, and eligibility varies across states.

For more detailed information please click here.

Resources

• VFC IDPH CHIP Vaccine Ordering Guidance
• CHIP Vaccine Made Simple
• Printable Split-Dose VFC/CHIP Vaccine Box Labels: Avery 6870
• Printable Split-Dose VFC/CHIP Vaccine Box Labels: Avery 6970 or 8160
• Printable Split-Dose VFC/CHIP Vaccine Box Labels: Avery 8195

VFC News Bulletins

Explore current and past versions of the VFC News Bulletins here.

APRIL 2021: DDL FLEXIBILITY COVID-19 UPDATE FROM CDC

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for DDL's has soared while supply has remained limited. CDC understands this and is extending temporary flexibilities to providers who need assistance until supplies increase. Check this document for detail on what to do if your DDL has passed its recalibration date or isn't functioning properly. 

DDL Information

• DDL FAQ
• Downloading Control Solutions Software Guide
• DDL Setup and Configuration Guide
• VFC 400 Operations
• Recalibration instructions
  Daily Temperature Logs
  - Fahrenheit: Refrigerator / Freezer
  - Celsius: Refrigerator / Freezer

Cloud Information

• Cloud Enrollment Form
• Control Solutions Cloud Portal - resources here! (password: “chicagovfc”)
• Cloud Setup Guide

I-CARE How-To Guides

• Enroll in I-CARE
• Enroll as a COVID-19 Vaccine Provider
• Order vaccine via I-CARE
• Reset your I-CARE password

I-CARE is Illinois' immunization registry - please input vaccinations for all your patients, not just those in the VFC program!