HRSA, Types of CICP Benefits
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This Health Resources and Services Administration page explains the types of expenses the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP) may compensate for an eligible person. It says the Department of Health and Human Services is the payer of last resort, so CICP covers what remains unpaid or unpayable by other third parties such as health insurance. It lists unreimbursed medical expenses for treating a covered countermeasure injury, lost employment income for people unable to work for more than 5 days, benefits to the estate when an injured person dies before CICP has paid all benefits due, and survivor death benefits when the person dies as a result of the injuries. The page links CICP resources, including a fact sheet, and gives a telephone line and mailing address for questions. It was last reviewed in May 2026.
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Types of CICP Benefits The Department of Health and Human Services is the payer of last resort, which means CICP covers what remains unpaid or unpayable by other third parties, e.g., health insurance. If eligible, you may be compensated for the following types of expenses: Medical Expenses The unreimbursed medical items or services used to treat a covered countermeasure injury may qualify for reimbursement. Please note: These items and services must be reasonable and necessary, and not fully paid or reimbursed by insurance or government programs such as Medicaid or Veterans Benefits. Lost Employment Income If you were unable to work because of a covered countermeasure injury, you may qualify for lost employment income. Please note: You must have been unable to work for more than 5 days to receive benefits. Benefits to the Estate If an individual injured as a result of a covered countermeasure dies (regardless of the cause of death) before CICP has paid all medical and/or lost employment income benefits due, the individual’s estate (through its representative) may be eligible to receive those benefits. Survivor Death Benefits If the person who was administered or used the covered countermeasure dies as a result of his/her injuries, then certain survivors may be eligible for death benefits. CICP Resources What is: Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program CICP Fact Sheet (PDF - 127 KB) Hoja informativa de CICP (PDF - 132 KB) Countermeasure Injury Tables National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Influenza Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch (DHA-IHB) Who Should I Contact If I Have Questions? Health Resources and Services Administration Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 14W-18 Rockville, MD 20857 cicp@hrsa.gov 1-855-266-2427 (1-855-266-CICP) For your security, please do not send any personal information (Social Security Number, medical, legal, or financial documents, etc.) by email to the Program. Please call the above number and you will receive information on sending emails safely and securely. Date Last Reviewed: May 2026
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