National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) is a federal program in the United States that provides compensation to individuals who are injured by vaccines. Established in 1988, it was created to ensure a reliable process for addressing claims of vaccine-related injuries while protecting vaccine manufacturers from excessive lawsuits. If someone believes they have been injured by a vaccine, they can file a claim with the VICP. The program determines eligibility and awards compensation for medical costs, lost income, and pain and suffering, funded by an excise tax on vaccines.