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Clinical Service Fees
The Joplin City Health Department provides many free services to the general public. Some nominal fees are charged for certain services. Fees effective July 1, 2019. Patients are requested to pay according to the schedules below.
Child and Adolescent Vaccinations
Vaccines available include those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Vaccinations are provided through three program options.
1. The Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program provides vaccines for children age 18 and under who meet one of the following criteria:
2. The second program option is for vaccinations covered by insurance. Fees for these vaccinations are
dependent upon insurance coverages and will be processed through a program called Vaxcare.
3. The third option is for cash payment for the cost of immunization services (cost of vaccine and
administration) for those individuals who have insurance not covered by the Vaxcare program. Written
documentation will be provided for the individual to file with own insurance.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD AT 623-6122 TO DETERMINE WHICH OPTION WILL APPLY AND IF YOUR INSURANCE IS COVERED IN VAXCARE PROGRAM AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN OR AUTHORIZED RESPONSIBLE ADULT. PLEASE BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORD TO APPOINTMENT.
Fees for Child and Adolescent Vaccinations
Adult and Travel Vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are provided through two program options.
1. The first program option is for vaccinations covered by insurance. Fees for these vaccinations are
dependent upon insurance coverages and will be processed through a program called Vaxcare.
2. The second option is for cash payment for the cost of immunization services (cost of vaccine and
administration) for those individuals who do not have insurance or have insurance not covered by the
Vaxcare program. Written documentation will be provided for the individual to file with own insurance.
The following adult vaccines are provided:
INSURANCE IS COVERED IN VAXCARE PROGRAM AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Fees for Adult Vaccinations
Clinical Testing Service Fee
Nominal testing/treatment fees are charged for certain tests available through the department.
Fees for Clinical Testing Services
Through joint arrangement with APO Inc. free HIV and Hepatitis C testing and case management services are provided regularly, when certain criteria is met, at the Joplin City Health Department. Call 624-5788 for information.
*Free STD tests for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are also provided regularly at the Joplin City Health Department by APO Inc. Call 624-5788 for scheduling.
**Child lead testing and case management is conducted through an arrangement with the Jasper County Health Department. Call the Jasper County Health Department at 358-3111 to schedule a test at the Joplin City Health Department.
Rev. 5-16-19
The Joplin City Health Department provides many free services to the general public. Some nominal fees are charged for certain services. Fees effective July 1, 2019. Patients are requested to pay according to the schedules below.
Child and Adolescent Vaccinations
Vaccines available include those recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Vaccinations are provided through three program options.
1. The Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program provides vaccines for children age 18 and under who meet one of the following criteria:
- Uninsured or Medicaid eligible
- American Indian or Alaskan native
- Underinsured (have insurance that does not cover vaccines or that camps coverage for vaccines, after the maximum coverage has been reached)
2. The second program option is for vaccinations covered by insurance. Fees for these vaccinations are
dependent upon insurance coverages and will be processed through a program called Vaxcare.
3. The third option is for cash payment for the cost of immunization services (cost of vaccine and
administration) for those individuals who have insurance not covered by the Vaxcare program. Written
documentation will be provided for the individual to file with own insurance.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD AT 623-6122 TO DETERMINE WHICH OPTION WILL APPLY AND IF YOUR INSURANCE IS COVERED IN VAXCARE PROGRAM AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN OR AUTHORIZED RESPONSIBLE ADULT. PLEASE BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORD TO APPOINTMENT.
Fees for Child and Adolescent Vaccinations
| |
Vaccine Charge | Administration Charge |
| VFC Eligible with Medicaid | None | Billed to Medicaid |
| VFC Eligible no Medicaid | None | $13.00 per child |
| Insured with Full Immunization Coverage | Billed to Insurance through Vaxcare | Billed to Insurance through Vaxcare |
| Insured with Partial Immunization Coverage | Current vaccine cost | $13.00 per child |
Adult and Travel Vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are provided through two program options.
1. The first program option is for vaccinations covered by insurance. Fees for these vaccinations are
dependent upon insurance coverages and will be processed through a program called Vaxcare.
2. The second option is for cash payment for the cost of immunization services (cost of vaccine and
administration) for those individuals who do not have insurance or have insurance not covered by the
Vaxcare program. Written documentation will be provided for the individual to file with own insurance.
The following adult vaccines are provided:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hib (Haemophillis influenza Type B--bacterial meningitis)
- Human Papillomavirus
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Meningococcal (meningitis & septicemia)
- Polio
- Seasonal Influenza
- Tetanus Diphtheria
- Tetanus Diphtheria and Pertussis
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- All adult vaccines as listed above
INSURANCE IS COVERED IN VAXCARE PROGRAM AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Fees for Adult Vaccinations
| |
Vaccine Charge | Administration Charge |
| Adults with Medicaid | Billed to Medicaid | Billed to Medicaid |
| Adults with Medicare | Billed to Vaxcare | Billed Vaxcare |
| Adults Insured with Full Immunization Coverage | Billed to Insurance through Vaxcare | Billed to Insurance through Vaxcare |
| Adults without Insurance or with Partial Insurance Coverage | Current Vaccine Cost- Uninsured individuals may qualify for select immunizations at no charge for the vaccine |
$13.00 per person |
| Travel Vaccinations | Current Vaccine Cost | $13.00 per vaccination |
Nominal testing/treatment fees are charged for certain tests available through the department.
Fees for Clinical Testing Services
| |
Charge |
| Tuberculosis (TB) PPD Test No fee charged for TB tests conducted as part of disease investigation |
$20.00 |
| *Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Test and Treatment (Gonorrhea and Chlamydia) |
None |
| Pregnancy Test for Temporary Medicaid Enrollment | Billed to Medicaid |
| **Child Lead Testing | Billed to Medicaid |
Through joint arrangement with APO Inc. free HIV and Hepatitis C testing and case management services are provided regularly, when certain criteria is met, at the Joplin City Health Department. Call 624-5788 for information.
*Free STD tests for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia are also provided regularly at the Joplin City Health Department by APO Inc. Call 624-5788 for scheduling.
**Child lead testing and case management is conducted through an arrangement with the Jasper County Health Department. Call the Jasper County Health Department at 358-3111 to schedule a test at the Joplin City Health Department.
Rev. 5-16-19