Vaccine Injury Program Aligns Payouts with Insurance Averages
Published Date: 5/29/2025
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Summary
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program just updated the average cost they use for health insurance policies. This change affects anyone filing claims or receiving compensation through the program, making sure payments match current insurance costs. The new amount kicks in soon, helping keep the program fair and up-to-date with today’s health insurance prices.
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VICP updates insurance-cost figure
If you file a claim or receive compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), HRSA published an updated monetary amount for the average cost of a health insurance policy that the VICP uses. The program will use this updated average-cost number when calculating applicable payments related to claims and compensation.
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