Federal Register #2026-10278

Informational Notice: Updated Health Insurance Cost for National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program

This notice provides an update from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), regarding the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP): - No procurement, solicitation, or contract award is being announced - The notice updates the average monthly cost of a health insurance policy to $742.53 for VICP purposes - Calculation is based on data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey and the Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits Survey - No products, services, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial suppliers are involved - The only organizations referenced are HHS and HRSA - This is an informational update only, with no unique procurement requirements

Description

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is publishing an updated monetary amount of the average cost of a health insurance policy as it relates to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The revised average monthly cost of a health insurance policy is calculated to be $742.53 for a 12-month period, effective upon delivery to the United States Court of Federal Claims on April 23, 2026. This update is based on data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey and the Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits Survey. No specific response deadline or pre-bid meeting details are provided.

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