Assessment Rates are typically set on an annual basis. Each year, the Rhode Island Vaccine Assessment Program (RIVAP) VAC Sub-Committee recommends the assessment rates for the following state fiscal year. These recommendations are provided to the Director of Health for the Rhode Island Departmet of Health (RIDOH). Once the Director approves the rates, a notice containing the new rates will be posted to this website. The self-reporting assessment system is available for filing. Quarterly filings are due April 30, July 30, October 30, and January 30 for both child and adult covered lives.
The 2023 Assessment Rate is determined annually in April by the RIVAP VAC Sub-Committee. Click here to view the
Assessment Rate Notification to Payers.
- 2024 Child Rate: $24.83
- 2024 Adult Rate: $ 6.24
Frequently Asked Questions
Please email Help@RIvaccine.org with an explanation of the mistake. RIVAP will provide assistance so that you can print a corrected remittance form.
Please contact KidsVax.org® by using the e-mail address Help@RIvaccine.org, explain what adjustments you need, and provide your contact information. A trained KidsVax® representative will follow-up on your request.
Any excess funds collected in one year will be used to reduce the overall assessment for the following year.
If RIVAP’s estimates produce funds that are too low to meet the needed immunization program costs, RIVAP may adjust the remaining quarterly assessment rates. RIVAP’s reserve methodology has been designed so that no supplemental assessment should be needed, but that cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Draft spreadsheets used to compute the RIVAP assessment rate will be posted under the “Documents” tab under the heading Rate-Setting-Workbooks.
No. The ACA does not preempt any provision of state law unless a state law prevents the application of an ACA requirement. The Vaccine Assessment Account supports the ACA requirement that coverage be provided without the imposition of cost- sharing for immunizations for routine use in children and adults.
Yes. Assessment payments are properly accountable as medical expenses because they fund the cost of vaccines administered to beneficiaries.
No, Childhood and Adult vaccines will be assessed separately since the cost per adult is much lower than the cost per child. However, a single payment may be submitted for both assessments.
Publicly funded health care benefit plans (e.g., Medicare, and the military’s TRICARE) are not included in the bill’s definition of “health care insurer.” As stated in §23-1-46: Annual assessments shall…not include any Medicare Supplement Policy (as defined in §27-18.2-1(g)), Medicaid or Medicare premiums.”
Yes. ERISA does not prevent the state from assessing payers. To the extent allowed by federal law, ERISA plans will be required to participate along with all other payers. Third-party administrators (TPAs), who are often contracted to perform claims processing activities for ERISA plan trustees, will also be included in the mandatory assessment.
“Assessed entity” means any health care insurers or other entity that contracts or offers to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health services.
A health care insurer as defined in RI Statute §42-7.4-2:
(a) "Insurer" means all persons offering, administering, and/or insuring healthcare services, including, but not limited to:
(A) Policies of accident and sickness insurance, as defined by chapter 18 of title 27:
(B) Nonprofit hospital or medical service plans, as defined by chapters 19 and 20 of title 27;
(C) Any person whose primary function is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive services to a defined population on the basis of a
periodic premium;
(D) All domestic, foreign, or alien insurance companies, mutual associations and organizations;
(E) Health maintenance organizations, as defined by chapter 41 of title 27;
(F) All persons providing health benefits coverage on a self-insurance basis;
(G) All third-party administrators described in chapter 20.7 of title 27; and
(H) All persons providing health benefit coverage under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid) as a Medicaid managed care organization
offering managed Medicaid.
(b) "Insurer" shall not include any nonprofit dental service corporation as defined in § 27-20.1-2, nor any insurer offering only those coverages
described in § 42-7.4-14.
(A) an entity that provides the state health care plan described in RI Gen Law 27-18-1.1-7
(B) a public or private entity that offers a publicly funded plan in the state, to the extent participation in the program is authorized by law, and
(C) a third-party administrator as defined in RI Gen Law 27-20.7-2.1
Yes. Please email Help@RIvaccine.org explaining the mistake and the amount you need for reimbursement. RIVAP will then determine the best way to correct the mistake. Normally, that will be via deductions from subsequent quarterly reports.
Please prepare your report as soon as possible. KidsVax® will report your late payment to RIDOH. RIDOH will take enforcement action, should that become necessary. Interest will be due on any late payments at 18% per year. See §42-7.4-6 and §44-1-7. As stated in statute §42-7.4-5: “If an insurer required to make the contribution pursuant to this chapter shall fail to pay a contribution within thirty (30) days of its due date, the secretary may request any agency of state government making payments to the insurer to set-off the amount of the delinquency against any payment or amount due the insurer from the agency of state government and remit the sum to the secretary.” Additionally, by statute §42-7.4-6: “If the failure [to pay] is due, in whole or part, to negligence or intentional disregard of the provisions of this section, a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the determination shall be added to the contribution. The secretary shall collect the contribution with interest.”
Your payment will be submitted via mail to the PO Box on the remittance form or via Automated Clearing House (ACH) transaction. The reference number can be found on the “Remittance Form,” which will appear after you submit your report, and can be printed and saved.
http://www.rivaccine.org/assessment. First-time users must register before they can log in to the assessment system. Please note that because of the system’s security features, there may be a delay of up to 30 minutes before a new account can be accessed for data entry.
If you have previously registered through RIVAP, use the same login information created to access the RIVAP assessment system.
Quarterly assessments are due 30 days after the close of each quarter, meaning reports and payments will typically be due on or before January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 each year. Quarterly payments are based on the number of contribution enrollees an entity reports for the three months in each preceding quarter.
You can have your password reset by sending an e-mail to Help@RIvaccine.org. In the e-mail, please state that you have registered on the website, but you have forgotten your password. Kindly include your FEIN. We will then reset your password for you.
You may create your own password by entering your Federal Employer Identification Number, your e-mail address, and a private password of your choice at this link: http://www.rivaccine.org/assessment.
“Assessed entity” means any health care insurers or other entity that contracts or offers to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health services.
A health care insurer as defined in RI Statute §42-7.4-2:
(a) "Insurer" means all persons offering, administering, and/or insuring healthcare services, including, but not limited to:
(A) Policies of accident and sickness insurance, as defined by chapter 18 of title 27:
(B) Nonprofit hospital or medical service plans, as defined by chapters 19 and 20 of title 27;
(C) Any person whose primary function is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive services to a defined population on the basis of a
periodic premium;
(D) All domestic, foreign, or alien insurance companies, mutual associations and organizations;
(E) Health maintenance organizations, as defined by chapter 41 of title 27;
(F) All persons providing health benefits coverage on a self-insurance basis;
(G) All third-party administrators described in chapter 20.7 of title 27; and
(H) All persons providing health benefit coverage under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid) as a Medicaid managed care organization
offering managed Medicaid.
(b) "Insurer" shall not include any nonprofit dental service corporation as defined in § 27-20.1-2, nor any insurer offering only those coverages
described in § 42-7.4-14.
(A) an entity that provides the state health care plan described in RI Gen Law 27-18-1.1-7
(B) a public or private entity that offers a publicly funded plan in the state, to the extent participation in the program is authorized by law, and
(C) a third-party administrator as defined in RI Gen Law 27-20.7-2.1
No. Self-insured employers, Third-party administrators (TPAs), health maintenance organizations (HMOs), employers with health benefits plans, and certain other payers are also subject to assessment. These payers fund the purchase of vaccines for privately insured children and adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Vaccines for Children (VFC), program pays for vaccines for eligible children under 19 years of age, including Medicaid-insured, uninsured, American Indian or Alaska Native children and under-insured children served at federally qualified health centers. Other federal funding covers the cost of vaccines for uninsured adults.
For more information about the Rhode Island State Supplied Vaccine (SSV) program go to: www.health.ri.gov/immunization/
RIVAP was formed to improve funding to support universal access to state-distributed vaccine for children and adults. RIVAP enables Rhode Island to purchase vaccines for the state’s entire population and distribute them to health care providers at no cost.
RIVAP will be overseen by the Rhode Island Depaartment of Health (RIDOH).
The Rhode Island State-supplied Vaccine (SSV) program will be funded through vaccine assessments from assessable entities called “payers,” which include health care insurers, health benefit plans, and third-party administrators, based on their proportionate share of the overall vaccine costs. RIVAP will use the funds to order vaccines at a discounted bulk rate and distribute it statewide at no cost to health care providers (e.g., doctors, hospitals, clinics, etc.). Health care providers will vaccinate their patients, only billing payers for the administrative fee, as set by the insurer.
“Assessable entity” means any health carrier or other entity that contracts or offers to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health services.
Yes. ERISA does not prevent the state from assessing payers. To the extent allowed by federal law, ERISA plans are required to participate along with all other payers. Third-party administrators (TPAs), who are often contracted to perform claims processing activities for ERISA plan trustees, will also be included in the mandatory assessment.
Yes. Assessment payments are properly accountable as medical expenses because they fund the cost of vaccines administered to beneficiaries. As such, assessable entities like third-party administrators are anticipated to pay the assessment costs on behalf of their clients.
Yes. Each state program is built to meet the needs of its stakeholders. There are various assessment methodologies, adult and children programs, and services that KidsVax® offers. KidsVax® customizes its services to fit each state’s specific needs.
An Annual Zero Contribution Enrollees Report covers one calendar year. You should plan to file your report again by June 30 of each calendar year. If, however, your company gains some contribution enrollees during the course of the year, it should start filing for each quarter in which it has contribution enrollees.
Contact Help@RIvaccine.org so that its status can be changed so that it can start reporting regularly, beginning with the first quarter in which it has contribution enrollees.
Entities must report both child and adult contribution enrollees. Individuals under 19 years of age are considered children. Individuals 19 and older are considered adults.
“Adult contribution enrollees” are Rhode Island residents who are 19 years and older. “Child contribution enrollees” are Rhode Island residents who are under 19 years of age.
According to RI Statute 42-7.4-2.3, a contribution enrollee is
(a) “an individual residing in this state, with respect to whom an insurer administers, provides, pays for, insures, or covers health care services, unless excepted by this section.”
A contribution enrollee is not
“an individual whose healthcare services are paid or reimbursed by Part A or Part B of the Medicare program, a Medicare supplemental policy as defined in section 1882(g)(1) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1395ss(g) (1), or Medicare managed care policy, the federal employees' health benefit program, Tricare, CHAMPUS, the Veterans' healthcare program, the Indian health service program, or any local governmental corporation, district, or agency providing health benefits coverage on a self-insured basis”
Entities must report both child and adult covered lives. Individuals 0 through 18 years of age are considered children. Individuals 19 and older are considered adults.
“Child covered lives” are residents who are 0 through 18 years of age who are:
(a) Covered under an individual health insurance policy;
(b) Covered under a group health insurance policy;
(c) Protected, in part, by a group excess loss insurance policy; or
(d) Protected, in part, by an employee benefit plan of a self-insured entity or any government plan for any employer or government entity.
Adult covered lives” are residents who are 19 years and older who are:
(a) Covered under an individual health insurance policy;
(b) Covered under a group health insurance policy;
(c) Protected, in part, by a group excess loss insurance policy; or
(d) Protected, in part, by an employee benefit plan of a self-insured entity or any government plan for any employer or government entity.
An Annual Zero Covered Lives Report covers one calendar year. You should plan to file your report again by the end of the first quarter of each calendar or fiscal year.
Yes. However, the entity may be eligible to file an Annual or Permanent Zero Covered Lives Report instead of the typical quarterly reports. Please note that if an entity has zero covered lives for one quarter only, then it should file a normal quarterly report with “0” values. If, however, an entity does not administer medical benefits and therefore has zero covered lives, it should file one of two types of Zero Covered Lives Reports. For example, this type of report would be appropriate for entities such as those administering eye care or dental benefit only plans. If the entity has zero covered lives and will continue to have zero covered lives for the balance of the year, then it should file an Annual Zero Covered Lives Report during the first quarter of the calendar year. No other report will be due until the first quarter of the following calendar year. If the entity has zero covered lives and expects to never have covered lives, it should file a Permanent Zero Covered Lives Report to eliminate the need for further compliance follow up. A guide to Zero Covered Lives Reports is available here.
Yes, but the entity may be eligible to file an Annual or Permanent Zero Contribution Enrollees Report instead of the typical quarterly reports. Please note that if an entity has zero contribution enrollees for one quarter only, then it should file a normal quarterly report with “0” values.
If, however, an entity does not administer medical benefits or is otherwise exempt by RI statute so that it has zero contribution enrollees, it should file one of two types of Zero Contribution Enrollees Reports. For example, this type of report would be appropriate for entities such as those administering eye care or dental benefit only plans. If the entity has zero contribution enrollees and will continue to have zero contribution enrollees for the balance of the year, then it should file an Annual Zero Contribution Enrollees Report during the first quarter of the calendar year. No other report will be due until the first quarter of the following calendar year. If the entity has zero contribution enrollees and expects to never have contribution enrollees,
No. RIVAP is a financing mechanism for a portion of Rhode Island’s universal vaccine purchasing system for insured children and adults. The federally funded Vaccines for Children program is not affected by the Vaccine Assessment Account. All providers receiving vaccine through this program must enroll annually in the VFC and/or SSV program and adhere to all program requirements.
Please email Help@RIvaccine.org with an explanation of the mistake. RIVAP will provide assistance so that you can print a corrected remittance form.
Please contact KidsVax.org® by using the e-mail address Help@RIvaccine.org, explain what adjustments you need, and provide your contact information. A trained KidsVax® representative will follow-up on your request.
Any excess funds collected in one year will be used to reduce the overall assessment for the following year.
If RIVAP’s estimates produce funds that are too low to meet the needed immunization program costs, RIVAP may adjust the remaining quarterly assessment rates. RIVAP’s reserve methodology has been designed so that no supplemental assessment should be needed, but that cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Draft spreadsheets used to compute the RIVAP assessment rate will be posted under the “Documents” tab under the heading Rate-Setting-Workbooks.
No. The ACA does not preempt any provision of state law unless a state law prevents the application of an ACA requirement. The Vaccine Assessment Account supports the ACA requirement that coverage be provided without the imposition of cost- sharing for immunizations for routine use in children and adults.
Yes. Assessment payments are properly accountable as medical expenses because they fund the cost of vaccines administered to beneficiaries.
No, Childhood and Adult vaccines will be assessed separately since the cost per adult is much lower than the cost per child. However, a single payment may be submitted for both assessments.
Publicly funded health care benefit plans (e.g., Medicare, and the military’s TRICARE) are not included in the bill’s definition of “health care insurer.” As stated in §23-1-46: Annual assessments shall…not include any Medicare Supplement Policy (as defined in §27-18.2-1(g)), Medicaid or Medicare premiums.”
Yes. ERISA does not prevent the state from assessing payers. To the extent allowed by federal law, ERISA plans will be required to participate along with all other payers. Third-party administrators (TPAs), who are often contracted to perform claims processing activities for ERISA plan trustees, will also be included in the mandatory assessment.
“Assessed entity” means any health care insurers or other entity that contracts or offers to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health services.
A health care insurer as defined in RI Statute §42-7.4-2:
(a) "Insurer" means all persons offering, administering, and/or insuring healthcare services, including, but not limited to:
(A) Policies of accident and sickness insurance, as defined by chapter 18 of title 27:
(B) Nonprofit hospital or medical service plans, as defined by chapters 19 and 20 of title 27;
(C) Any person whose primary function is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive services to a defined population on the basis of a
periodic premium;
(D) All domestic, foreign, or alien insurance companies, mutual associations and organizations;
(E) Health maintenance organizations, as defined by chapter 41 of title 27;
(F) All persons providing health benefits coverage on a self-insurance basis;
(G) All third-party administrators described in chapter 20.7 of title 27; and
(H) All persons providing health benefit coverage under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid) as a Medicaid managed care organization
offering managed Medicaid.
(b) "Insurer" shall not include any nonprofit dental service corporation as defined in § 27-20.1-2, nor any insurer offering only those coverages
described in § 42-7.4-14.
(A) an entity that provides the state health care plan described in RI Gen Law 27-18-1.1-7
(B) a public or private entity that offers a publicly funded plan in the state, to the extent participation in the program is authorized by law, and
(C) a third-party administrator as defined in RI Gen Law 27-20.7-2.1
Yes. Please email Help@RIvaccine.org explaining the mistake and the amount you need for reimbursement. RIVAP will then determine the best way to correct the mistake. Normally, that will be via deductions from subsequent quarterly reports.
Please prepare your report as soon as possible. KidsVax® will report your late payment to RIDOH. RIDOH will take enforcement action, should that become necessary. Interest will be due on any late payments at 18% per year. See §42-7.4-6 and §44-1-7. As stated in statute §42-7.4-5: “If an insurer required to make the contribution pursuant to this chapter shall fail to pay a contribution within thirty (30) days of its due date, the secretary may request any agency of state government making payments to the insurer to set-off the amount of the delinquency against any payment or amount due the insurer from the agency of state government and remit the sum to the secretary.” Additionally, by statute §42-7.4-6: “If the failure [to pay] is due, in whole or part, to negligence or intentional disregard of the provisions of this section, a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the determination shall be added to the contribution. The secretary shall collect the contribution with interest.”
Your payment will be submitted via mail to the PO Box on the remittance form or via Automated Clearing House (ACH) transaction. The reference number can be found on the “Remittance Form,” which will appear after you submit your report, and can be printed and saved.
http://www.rivaccine.org/assessment. First-time users must register before they can log in to the assessment system. Please note that because of the system’s security features, there may be a delay of up to 30 minutes before a new account can be accessed for data entry.
If you have previously registered through RIVAP, use the same login information created to access the RIVAP assessment system.
Quarterly assessments are due 30 days after the close of each quarter, meaning reports and payments will typically be due on or before January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30 each year. Quarterly payments are based on the number of contribution enrollees an entity reports for the three months in each preceding quarter.
You can have your password reset by sending an e-mail to Help@RIvaccine.org. In the e-mail, please state that you have registered on the website, but you have forgotten your password. Kindly include your FEIN. We will then reset your password for you.
You may create your own password by entering your Federal Employer Identification Number, your e-mail address, and a private password of your choice at this link: http://www.rivaccine.org/assessment.
“Assessed entity” means any health care insurers or other entity that contracts or offers to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health services.
A health care insurer as defined in RI Statute §42-7.4-2:
(a) "Insurer" means all persons offering, administering, and/or insuring healthcare services, including, but not limited to:
(A) Policies of accident and sickness insurance, as defined by chapter 18 of title 27:
(B) Nonprofit hospital or medical service plans, as defined by chapters 19 and 20 of title 27;
(C) Any person whose primary function is to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, or preventive services to a defined population on the basis of a
periodic premium;
(D) All domestic, foreign, or alien insurance companies, mutual associations and organizations;
(E) Health maintenance organizations, as defined by chapter 41 of title 27;
(F) All persons providing health benefits coverage on a self-insurance basis;
(G) All third-party administrators described in chapter 20.7 of title 27; and
(H) All persons providing health benefit coverage under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid) as a Medicaid managed care organization
offering managed Medicaid.
(b) "Insurer" shall not include any nonprofit dental service corporation as defined in § 27-20.1-2, nor any insurer offering only those coverages
described in § 42-7.4-14.
(A) an entity that provides the state health care plan described in RI Gen Law 27-18-1.1-7
(B) a public or private entity that offers a publicly funded plan in the state, to the extent participation in the program is authorized by law, and
(C) a third-party administrator as defined in RI Gen Law 27-20.7-2.1
No. Self-insured employers, Third-party administrators (TPAs), health maintenance organizations (HMOs), employers with health benefits plans, and certain other payers are also subject to assessment. These payers fund the purchase of vaccines for privately insured children and adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Vaccines for Children (VFC), program pays for vaccines for eligible children under 19 years of age, including Medicaid-insured, uninsured, American Indian or Alaska Native children and under-insured children served at federally qualified health centers. Other federal funding covers the cost of vaccines for uninsured adults.
For more information about the Rhode Island State Supplied Vaccine (SSV) program go to: www.health.ri.gov/immunization/
RIVAP was formed to improve funding to support universal access to state-distributed vaccine for children and adults. RIVAP enables Rhode Island to purchase vaccines for the state’s entire population and distribute them to health care providers at no cost.
RIVAP will be overseen by the Rhode Island Depaartment of Health (RIDOH).
The Rhode Island State-supplied Vaccine (SSV) program will be funded through vaccine assessments from assessable entities called “payers,” which include health care insurers, health benefit plans, and third-party administrators, based on their proportionate share of the overall vaccine costs. RIVAP will use the funds to order vaccines at a discounted bulk rate and distribute it statewide at no cost to health care providers (e.g., doctors, hospitals, clinics, etc.). Health care providers will vaccinate their patients, only billing payers for the administrative fee, as set by the insurer.
“Assessable entity” means any health carrier or other entity that contracts or offers to provide, deliver, arrange, pay for, or reimburse any of the costs of health services.
Yes. ERISA does not prevent the state from assessing payers. To the extent allowed by federal law, ERISA plans are required to participate along with all other payers. Third-party administrators (TPAs), who are often contracted to perform claims processing activities for ERISA plan trustees, will also be included in the mandatory assessment.
Yes. Assessment payments are properly accountable as medical expenses because they fund the cost of vaccines administered to beneficiaries. As such, assessable entities like third-party administrators are anticipated to pay the assessment costs on behalf of their clients.
Yes. Each state program is built to meet the needs of its stakeholders. There are various assessment methodologies, adult and children programs, and services that KidsVax® offers. KidsVax® customizes its services to fit each state’s specific needs.
An Annual Zero Contribution Enrollees Report covers one calendar year. You should plan to file your report again by June 30 of each calendar year. If, however, your company gains some contribution enrollees during the course of the year, it should start filing for each quarter in which it has contribution enrollees.
Contact Help@RIvaccine.org so that its status can be changed so that it can start reporting regularly, beginning with the first quarter in which it has contribution enrollees.
Entities must report both child and adult contribution enrollees. Individuals under 19 years of age are considered children. Individuals 19 and older are considered adults.
“Adult contribution enrollees” are Rhode Island residents who are 19 years and older. “Child contribution enrollees” are Rhode Island residents who are under 19 years of age.
According to RI Statute 42-7.4-2.3, a contribution enrollee is
(a) “an individual residing in this state, with respect to whom an insurer administers, provides, pays for, insures, or covers health care services, unless excepted by this section.”
A contribution enrollee is not
“an individual whose healthcare services are paid or reimbursed by Part A or Part B of the Medicare program, a Medicare supplemental policy as defined in section 1882(g)(1) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1395ss(g) (1), or Medicare managed care policy, the federal employees' health benefit program, Tricare, CHAMPUS, the Veterans' healthcare program, the Indian health service program, or any local governmental corporation, district, or agency providing health benefits coverage on a self-insured basis”
Entities must report both child and adult covered lives. Individuals 0 through 18 years of age are considered children. Individuals 19 and older are considered adults.
“Child covered lives” are residents who are 0 through 18 years of age who are:
(a) Covered under an individual health insurance policy;
(b) Covered under a group health insurance policy;
(c) Protected, in part, by a group excess loss insurance policy; or
(d) Protected, in part, by an employee benefit plan of a self-insured entity or any government plan for any employer or government entity.
Adult covered lives” are residents who are 19 years and older who are:
(a) Covered under an individual health insurance policy;
(b) Covered under a group health insurance policy;
(c) Protected, in part, by a group excess loss insurance policy; or
(d) Protected, in part, by an employee benefit plan of a self-insured entity or any government plan for any employer or government entity.
An Annual Zero Covered Lives Report covers one calendar year. You should plan to file your report again by the end of the first quarter of each calendar or fiscal year.
Yes. However, the entity may be eligible to file an Annual or Permanent Zero Covered Lives Report instead of the typical quarterly reports. Please note that if an entity has zero covered lives for one quarter only, then it should file a normal quarterly report with “0” values. If, however, an entity does not administer medical benefits and therefore has zero covered lives, it should file one of two types of Zero Covered Lives Reports. For example, this type of report would be appropriate for entities such as those administering eye care or dental benefit only plans. If the entity has zero covered lives and will continue to have zero covered lives for the balance of the year, then it should file an Annual Zero Covered Lives Report during the first quarter of the calendar year. No other report will be due until the first quarter of the following calendar year. If the entity has zero covered lives and expects to never have covered lives, it should file a Permanent Zero Covered Lives Report to eliminate the need for further compliance follow up. A guide to Zero Covered Lives Reports is available here.
Yes, but the entity may be eligible to file an Annual or Permanent Zero Contribution Enrollees Report instead of the typical quarterly reports. Please note that if an entity has zero contribution enrollees for one quarter only, then it should file a normal quarterly report with “0” values.
If, however, an entity does not administer medical benefits or is otherwise exempt by RI statute so that it has zero contribution enrollees, it should file one of two types of Zero Contribution Enrollees Reports. For example, this type of report would be appropriate for entities such as those administering eye care or dental benefit only plans. If the entity has zero contribution enrollees and will continue to have zero contribution enrollees for the balance of the year, then it should file an Annual Zero Contribution Enrollees Report during the first quarter of the calendar year. No other report will be due until the first quarter of the following calendar year. If the entity has zero contribution enrollees and expects to never have contribution enrollees,
No. RIVAP is a financing mechanism for a portion of Rhode Island’s universal vaccine purchasing system for insured children and adults. The federally funded Vaccines for Children program is not affected by the Vaccine Assessment Account. All providers receiving vaccine through this program must enroll annually in the VFC and/or SSV program and adhere to all program requirements.
Filing Guides
These guides provide detailed instructions on how to file your report.
Guide to Quarterly Reports
This PowerPoint Presentation provides screenshots and reference information for quarterly filing. This Guide walks you through the assessment system step-by-step.
Guide to Zero Covered Lives Reports
This PowerPoint Presentation provides screenshots and reference information for both annual zero covered lives reports and permanent zero covered lives reports. This Guide shows you step-by-step how to file these reports.
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If you don't yet have an account, click on this link to create the account for your FEIN. You will receive a confirmation email to the supplied email address. Remember your account takes up to 30 minutes to become active.
Once you have created your account and have your login information, click on the assessment self-reporting system link on the left of this page.