In compliance with federal provider requirements, healthcare providers are administering the FDA-approved preventative JYNNEOS vaccine at no cost to recipients, regardless of their ability to pay for administration fees. Providers can seek reimbursement from insurance companies, but not from the recipient directly.
If you are being billed for an Mpox vaccination, you have a few options:
- You can point out the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provider agreement to the clinic (see provision #6).
- You can email the WA Department of Health (DOH) to report the issue and share the provider clinic name and location.
- DOH will reach out to the clinic to provide education, and request reimbursements for any direct payments received for Mpox vaccines.
The JYNNEOS vaccine is a two-dose series with shots administered 28 days apart that protects against smallpox, Mpox and other diseases caused by orthopoxviruses, including vaccinia virus. After receiving your vaccine, you may experience some mild symptoms such as:
- Redness, soreness, swelling and itching where the shot is given
- Fatigue (tiredness), headache and muscle pain
After receiving any dose of JYNNEOS vaccine, you can enroll in v-safe, a safety monitoring system that allows you to inform the CDC if you develop any symptoms. For more information visit www.cdc.gov/vsafe.
To find a healthcare provider administering the Mpox vaccine in your county, check out the DOH’s vaccine locator.