Keeping Minnesotans Covered as Renewals Return for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare With the March 31 sunset of the federal continuous coverage mandate, 1.5M Minnesotans will need to go through an eligibility review to maintain coverage in the state’s public programs During the federal public health emergency, special rules meant Minnesotans covered by state programs, Medical Assistance […]
A reminder from your healthcare provider: come back to get caught up Two years after COVID-19 postponed thousands of well-child visits, it’s important to catch up on immunizations Listen to this blogRemember when COVID-19 forced schools to shut down, triggered shortages of food, hand sanitizer and toilet paper, and canceled our holiday gatherings? These […]
Although COVID-19 continues to be in the spotlight, this is no time to take the flu for granted. The flu can cause serious illness, require hospitalization and lead to death. As kids return to classrooms and outdoor activities transition back to indoors, it’s important for children and adults to get their flu shot.
The State of Minnesota recently announced new managed care contracts serving 600,000 Minnesotans in 80 outstate counties, along with older adults and adults with disabilities statewide. The seven-county metro area contracts, covering 700,000 Minnesotans, were finalized late last year. Minnesota’s public health care programs, including prepaid Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, serve low-income families and children. […]
As parents send their children back to school, it’s important to remember that COVID-19 continues to be a key public health issue. COVID shots are widely available. You can visit your regular doctor, or you can get it at most pharmacies, clinics and retail clinics and other locations.
It’s important to remember your children may be due for other important vaccines — or even overdue. As the new school year begins, this would be an excellent time to get your kids caught up. Check out the list of vaccines that are recommended for kids from birth to age six.