Immunizations

Livingston County Health Department participates in the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program that covers the cost of the vaccine for children who are eligible for the program. Children age birth through 18 years are eligible for the VFC program if they:

• Have Medicaid insurance (Medicaid will be billed) or
• Do not have health insurance or
• Are American Indian or Alaska Native descent or
• Have health insurance that does not cover the cost of the vaccination

Livingston County Health Department accepts the following insurance plans. We may also be able to bill Medicaid and Medicare B for adults depending on their type of coverage and vaccines requested. Please call (517) 546-9850 for more information.

Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) is not able to bill other commercial insurance companies at this time. Adults and children with private insurance coverage can receive vaccines, but will be charged the cost of the vaccine in addition to the vaccine administration fee. If your insurance pays for vaccinations, please call your insurance company prior to arriving to the clinic to find out if you can be reimbursed when you receive your vaccines at LCHD. LCHD may not be a participating provider for some insurance companies, so it is important that you tell them you are receiving the vaccines at the health department. It is your responsibility to check with your insurance company to determine if the insurance company will reimburse you when you receive vaccinations at the Livingston County Health Department. LCHD will give you the correct forms to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.

Effective January 1, 2015, changes to the school rules now require parents/guardians of preschool/daycare, kindergarten, and 7th grade students and new school entrants who wish to waive or delay immunizations for their child(ren) to receive education from the local health department prior to obtaining a certified waiver. Waiver education sessions are by appointment only and spaces are limited.

Schedule a Back-to-School Immunization Waiver Appointment

• Request your Vaccination Records
• Immunization Schedule (CDC)
• Immunization Information for Families and Providers (MDHHS)
• Vaccines and Immunizations (CDC)
• iVaccinate
• Vaccine Safety (Institute for Vaccine Safety – John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health)
• Children’s Health Topics – Immunizations/Vaccines (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Vaccine Education Center (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
• Travelers Health: What to Know Before You Go
• Free Mobile App for Parents – Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know