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Can My Child Get Free or Low Cost Shots?

The Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program (MnVFC) offers free or low cost shots for children 18 years of age and younger. Read the statements below to find out if your child is eligible.

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Can my child get free or low cost shots? - English (PDF: 39KB/1 page)

Your child is eligible to receive free or low cost shots from MnVFC if you agree with one or more of the statements below. Please share this information with your doctor or clinic (see version for print above).

1. checkbox My child doesn't have health insurance (is uninsured).
2. checkbox

My child is on a Minnesota Health Care Program such as:

• Medical Assistance
• Minnesota Care
• Prepaid Medical Assistance Plan

3. checkbox My child is American Indian or Alaskan native.
4. checkbox My child has health insurance, but it doesn't cover the cost of all shots (immunizations).
The shots not covered by your insurance can be provided by MnVFC either free or at a low cost.
5. checkbox My child has health insurance, but it has a "cap" AND we have reached the cap for this year.
A "cap" means your insurance only pays for shots up to a certain dollar amount ("cap") each year. Your child is eligible for MnVFC once that cap is reached.
6. checkbox

My child has health insurance, but it has an "annual deductible" AND we have NOT paid the annual deductible.
An "annual deductible" means your insurance only pays for shots AFTER you have paid a certain annual dollar amount ("annual deductible"). Your child is eligible for MnVFC until the annual deductible has been paid.

What if I didn't check agree with any of the statements above? Read these statements for more information.

  • checkboxMy child has insurance that covers the cost of all shots.
    Your insurance already covers the cost of shots.
  • checkboxI don't know what my insurance covers.
    Call and ask your insurance company if you don't know. The number is on the back of your insurance card.


Tips:

  • You can also check with your city or county health department for free or low cost shots.
  • If you receive a bill from your clinic with charge for shots (immunizations) and you think your child is eligible for MnVFC, call your clinic's billing office to discuss the charge. The phone number is on your bill.

Updated Wednesday, 08-Feb-2012 07:37:24 CST