How does the HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program differ from the HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund?

The HRSA COVID-19 Uninsured Program provides claims reimbursement to health care providers for COVID-19 testing, treatment, or vaccine administration for uninsured individuals who did not have any health care coverage at the time services were rendered. In contrast, the HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance Fund reimburses providers for COVID-19 vaccine administration provided to individuals who have health insurance but are underinsured in terms of COVID-19 vaccination coverage, meaning their health plan either does not include COVID-19 vaccination as a covered benefit or covers COVID-19 vaccination but with cost-sharing. Both programs work toward the goal of supporting providers in increasing access to COVID-19 vaccination and other COVID-19 health services for individuals living in the United States. However, because claims for underinsured individuals require additional coordination with insurers, the programs operate separate portals for providers serving each patient population. Find more information about the HRSA COVID-19 Coverage Assistance.