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2.1  SVPs are state entities that supply vaccines at no cost to immunization providers who use these vaccines to immunize children who reside in the state. SVPs do not administer individual immunizations. Rather, these entities simply supply the vaccines used in immunizations.

2.2  In order for an SVP to be reimbursed for supplied vaccines used to immunize TRICARE beneficiaries the SVP must be certified as a TRICARE-authorized provider. 32 CFR 199.6(d) lists those providers considered as “other providers” under the TRICARE program. Furthermore, 32 CFR 199.6(d)(5) allows TRICARE-authorized provider status for any firm, supplier, or provider that is an authorized provider under Medicare or is otherwise designated as authorized by the Director, Defense Health Agency (DHA).

2.3  On May 20, 2014, a Decision Paper was signed by the Director, DHA to allow an SVP to be certified as a TRICARE-authorized supplier of vaccines under 32 CFR 199.6(d)(5) when the SVP executes a TRICARE Participation Agreement and agrees to comply with TRICARE legal and program requirements. These are known as Dosage Based SVPs.

3.1  A Dosage Based SVP may be certified as a TRICARE-authorized provider under the “other” category of provider as a supplier of vaccines when all of the following specific requirements are met:

3.3  Each contractor is the certifying authority for SVPs located within their geographical jurisdiction, to include obtaining the required participation agreement.

3.4  This policy applies to SVPs and SVP entities located within the continental U.S. to include Alaska and Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and all U.S. territories. Information regarding Per Capita Based SVPs not apply to the TRICARE Dual Eligible Fiscal Intermediary Contract (TDEFIC) or TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP).