About LHD 317
The LHD 317 Program was created by CDPH to increase adult vaccination rates and decrease disparities in immunization coverage by partnering with local health departments and other approved facilities. It also provides limited vaccine supply for certain public health activities such as outbreak responses and mass vaccination campaigns.
Available Vaccines
The LHD 317 Program supplies most vaccines routinely recommended for adults by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). See Vaccine Eligibility Guidelines by Funding Source (PDF) for currently available vaccines.
Patient Eligibility
Adults 19 years of age and older may receive 317 vaccines if they are uninsured (no public or private health insurance coverage) or underinsured (has public or private health insurance but coverage does not include vaccines, covers only select vaccines, covers vaccines but with a fixed dollar limit, or does not include first-dollar coverage including copay, co-insurance or deductible). Patients with Medi-Cal or who have both Medicare Part B and Part D are considered fully insured and are not eligible for VFA-funded vaccines.
Fully insured individuals may also be eligible during outbreak responses, post-exposure prophylaxis, disaster relief efforts and mass vaccination campaigns or exercises for public health preparedness. Prior CDPH approval required. Refer to Vaccine and Clinic Eligibility Guidelines by Funding Source (PDF) for more information.
Qualifying Providers
To enroll, health centers must have experience providing a safety net for uninsured and underinsured adults and be
- Local health departments
- CDPH-approved Health Department Authorized Sites (HDAS)
- Juvenile halls or youth correctional facilities (for 19-25 years of age)
Enrollment
LHD 317 is not accepting applications for enrollment at this time. Eligible providers will be notified when program enrollment re-opens.
If you are new local health department clinic (or other CDPH-approved site) and need to enroll, read more. Please reach out to Provider Call Center with any enrollment questions.
Recertification
Provider recertification occurs each year in December and concurrently with VFC. Providers sign and agree to updated requirements and complete required training to maintain their active accounts and order no-cost vaccines. Look for annual program letters that guide providers through all aspects of the recertification process. See Recertification for more information.
Withdrawing
Providers may voluntarily withdraw from any vaccine program (PDF) (IMM-1244) and terminate their provider agreement at any time. Providers must return publicly supplied vaccines to CPDH or transfer them to an approved provider location.
FAQs
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How does the program work?
Vaccines are purchased with limited federal funds (called Section 317 funds) and are referred to as 317-funded vaccines.
How do providers benefit?
- Reduced up-front costs through no-cost vaccines
- Comprehensive coverage of most vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
- Reintegration of immunization and primary care
Who determines which vaccines are supplied by VFC?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) acts as advisor for CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and recommends vaccines to be included in the national Section 317 program. For recommendations to become official, they must be adopted by the CDC Director, typically published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Who determines immunization recommendations for the SGF Program?
Assembly Bill (AB) 144 (2025-26) was signed into law to ensure Californians have continued access to preventive care services, including immunizations. Passage of AB 144, and in accordance with California Health & Safety Code section 120164, gives CDPH authority to make immunization recommendations for California. CDPH immunization recommendations can be found on the Public Health for All website.
Do VFA and LHD 317 Programs share the same requirements?
No. While vaccines for both programs are 317-funded, programs are independently run and have separate requirements for VFA providers and local health departments, primarily surrounding ordering cadence and billing.