California Bridge Access Program

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

Alerts:
Vaccine Managment All vaccine management reports, including Shipment Incidents, Waste, and Excursion reports must be reported through myCAvax. Providers that reported in the wrong system (myVFCvaccines) should email the Provider Call Center or call (833) 502-1245 for guidance. Cesar Chavez Holiday Ordering & Distribution Calendar Program Updates BAP Eligibility Vaccine and Clinic Eligibility by Funding Source BAP Weekly Ordering Cadence Calendar 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. Clinical Guidance COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide (1/3/24) COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide (3/5/24) Calendario de la Vacuna COVID-19 (Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide) (3/5/24) COVID-19 Provider FAQs (4/18/24) CDC Updated Standing Order Templates for Moderna and Pfizer (CDC) CDC Updated Standing Order Templates for Novavax (CDC)

Alerts:

Vaccine Managment

All vaccine management reports, including Shipment Incidents, Waste, and Excursion reports must be reported through myCAvax. Providers that reported in the wrong system (myVFCvaccines) should email the Provider Call Center or call (833) 502-1245 for guidance.
Cesar Chavez Holiday Ordering & Distribution Calendar

Program Updates

BAP Eligibility
Vaccine and Clinic Eligibility by Funding Source
BAP Weekly Ordering Cadence Calendar
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.

Clinical Guidance

COVID-19 Vaccine Product Guide (1/3/24)
COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide (3/5/24)
Calendario de la Vacuna COVID-19 (Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Timing Guide) (3/5/24)
COVID-19 Provider FAQs (4/18/24)
CDC Updated Standing Order Templates for Moderna and Pfizer (CDC)
CDC Updated Standing Order Templates for Novavax (CDC)

Program Overview

The 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 State program will utilize existing public health infrastructure, HRSA-supported health centers, and participating pharmacies (which will continue to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations and treatment).

The program will end on December 31, 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)
FAQs about the Bridge Access Program (CDC)

Program Enrollment

Local health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)/Rural Health Centers, tribal clinics, Indian Health Services 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

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
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for Use in the United States Beginning in Fall 2023 (FDA)

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.

Providers administering the Novavax vaccine for the first time must also complete the updated Novavax product training.

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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