KFF November 19, 2021
As states expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts to reach newly eligible children ages 5 to 11, a new KFF analysis highlights several tools state Medicaid programs have at their disposal to increase access to, and take up of, vaccines among lower-income children.
Among the key findings:
- States can request Medicaid administrative federal matching funds for state-funded monetary incentives to encourage uptake of the vaccine. In recent months, several states reported activities and incentives within contracted Medicaid managed care organizations to promote vaccine take-up among Medicaid enrollees, including gift cards for members and provider incentives.
- Federal Medicaid matching funds can be used for community outreach targeting beneficiaries and providers, including disseminating information or materials and providing trainings. Strategies employing trusted...
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