California Bridge Access Program

No-cost COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured & underinsured adults

Alerts:
Program Updates BAP Eligibility Vaccine and Clinic Eligibility by Funding Source BAP providers are contractually obligated to add vaccine availability and are required to display their location on Vaccines.gov. Bridge Access Program vaccines are visible on Vaccines.gov and eTrueNorth. Vaccine Management BAP Weekly Ordering Cadence Calendar Holiday Ordering & Distribution Calendar COVID-19 Temperature Log is updated with new steps for reporting excursions to myCAvax. See How to Report Temperature Excursions. Providers may also use the new Universal Temperature Log (write “BAP” as the funding source). See How to Record Temperatures. All vaccine management reports, including Shipment Incidents, Waste, and Excursion reports must be reported through myCAvax. Clinical Guidance COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide Calendario de la Vacuna COVID-19 (Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide) COVID-19 Provider FAQs Standing Order Templates for Moderna and Pfizer (CDC-coming soon) Standing Order Templates for Novavax (CDC-coming soon)

Alerts:

Program Updates

BAP Eligibility
Vaccine and Clinic Eligibility by Funding Source
BAP providers are contractually obligated to add vaccine availability and are required to display their location on Vaccines.gov.
Bridge Access Program vaccines are visible on Vaccines.gov and eTrueNorth.

Vaccine Management

BAP Weekly Ordering Cadence Calendar
Holiday Ordering & Distribution Calendar
COVID-19 Temperature Log is updated with new steps for reporting excursions to myCAvax. See How to Report Temperature Excursions.
Providers may also use the new Universal Temperature Log (write “BAP” as the funding source). See How to Record Temperatures.
All vaccine management reports, including Shipment Incidents, Waste, and Excursion reports must be reported through myCAvax.

Clinical Guidance

COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide
COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide
Calendario de la Vacuna COVID-19 (Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide)

COVID-19 Provider FAQs
Standing Order Templates for Moderna and Pfizer (CDC-coming soon)
Standing Order Templates for Novavax (CDC-coming soon)

Program Overview

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Bridge Access Program (BAP) for COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments is a temporary measure connected to the commercialization of COVID-19 vaccines and treatment. It was created to prevent loss of access to free COVID-19 vaccines and treatment for uninsured and underinsured aged 19 years and older. The California state program will utilize existing public health infrastructure, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-supported health centers, and participating pharmacies (which will continue to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations and treatment).

The Federal BAP program will end in September 2024. Refer to the CDC’s Bridge Access Program, and the CDPH BAP Requirements at a Glance for more information.

Program Resources

Provider Participation Agreement
Requirements at a Glance (includes guidance and job aids)
Talking Points for BAP COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatment (NCIRD)
Infographic – Where Can Someone Get Vaccine? (CDC)

Program Enrollment

Local Health Departments (LHD), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)/Rural Health Centers, tribal clinics, Indian Health Services (IHS) sites, and additional providers deemed eligible by LHDs have been enrolled in the Bridge Access Program. Providers were asked to complete enrollment by October 27,2023. Interested and eligible providers who did not enroll by the deadline should reach out to their LHD and express interest in enrollment. Multi-County Entities (MCEs) and correctional facilities do not qualify.

Enrollment Resources

Enrolling in the California Bridge Access Program
Enrolling in California Immunization Registry (CAIR) (required)
Enrolling in My Turn (optional)

Vaccine Access, Products & Timing Guides

COVID-19 vaccines are now considered routine vaccines. Moderna, Novavax, and Pfizer-BioNTech adult vaccine products will be available through this program.

Vaccine Ordering and Manufacturer Info (private and public vaccine)
COVID Vaccine Product Guide
COVID Timing Guide | Spanish

Required Training

All staff completing the BAP Provider Participation Agreement must complete the required program training in myCAvax before enrollment. Any staff who store, handle, or administer COVID-19 vaccines must also complete COVID-19 Vaccine Product Training prior to receiving vaccine shipments.

Provider Operations

Additional Resources

BAP Eligibility
BAP Eligibility Screening, Vaccine Administration, and Vaccine Management
COVID-19 Vaccine Resources: For Providers | For Patients

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