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Health Requirements for Arrivals with Humanitarian Parole Status
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Ukrainian newcomers
Cuban and Haitian newcomers
Nicaraguan and Venezuelan newcomers
Clinic resources for humanitarian parolees
TB screening locations
Vaccination locations
Humanitarian Parolees may have health requirements associated with their parole status, including a tuberculosis blood test (IGRA), at least one dose of measles vaccine, at least one dose of polio vaccine, and at least one dose of an FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines within 90 days of arrival.
People who are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment will receive a tuberculosis blood test and immunizations at the exam. People who are not eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment can find additional resources below.
Ukrainian newcomers
The Minnesota Department of Health Refugee Health Program will assist Ukrainian newcomers and their sponsors with navigating health resources and coordinating the health examination for the newcomers.
Tuberculosis screening
Humanitarian parole through the Uniting for Ukraine program
- Ukrainian newcomers that received humanitarian parole through the Uniting for Ukraine program are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.
- Ukrainian citizens 2 years and older who received temporary parole under the USCIS: Uniting for Ukraine program must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of arrival to maintain their parole status. This must be a blood test (or "IGRA"), not a Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, at any clinic that offers this test.
- For more information on these requirements, visit USCIS: Uniting for Ukraine Vaccine Attestation.
Humanitarian parole through independent travel
- Ukrainian newcomers that received humanitarian parole through independent travel are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.
- Some Ukrainian citizens who traveled independently, and are not part of the Uniting for Ukraine program, were granted temporary USCIS: humanitarian or significant public benefit parole. TB screening for this group is not required to maintain their parole status, but it is highly recommended.
Temporary Protected Status
- Ukrainian newcomers that received Temporary Protected Status are not eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.
- Ukrainian citizens who have been living in the United States may be eligible for USCIS: Temporary Protected Status. TB screening for this group is highly recommended, but not required.
For newcomers admitted through the Uniting for Ukraine program.
Refer to TB screening locations to find clinics offering TB screening tests.
Immunizations
All Ukrainian newcomers should get their immunizations, including their follow-up COVID-19, if eligible. Refer to the vaccination locations section below.
Cuban and Haitian newcomers
Cuban and Haitian entrants are eligible for a Refugee Health Assessment.
Tuberculosis screening
Newcomers from Cuba and Haiti who are 2 years and older who received temporary parole must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of arrival to maintain their parole status. This must be a blood test (or "IGRA"), not a Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, at any clinic that offers this test.
For more information on these requirements, please visit USCIS: Vaccine Attestation | Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
Refer to TB screening locations to find clinics offering TB screening tests.
Immunizations
All Cuban and Haitian newcomers should get their immunizations, including their follow-up COVID-19, if eligible. Refer to the vaccination locations section below.
Nicaraguans and Venezuelan newcomers
Nicaraguan and Venezuelan humanitarian parolees are not eligible for a refugee health assessment.
Tuberculosis screening
Newcomers from Nicaragua and Venezuela who are 2 years and older who received temporary parole must be screened for tuberculosis (TB) within 90 days of arrival to maintain their parole status. This must be a blood test (or "IGRA"), not a Mantoux/Tuberculin skin test, at any clinic that offers this test.
For more information on these requirements, please visit USCIS: Vaccine Attestation | Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.
Refer to TB screening locations to find clinics offering TB screening tests.
Immunizations
All Nicaraguan and Venezuelan humanitarian parolees should get their immunizations, including their follow-up COVID-19, if eligible. Refer to the vaccination locations section below.
Clinic resources for humanitarian parolees
These clinics accept insurance and may offer health services at reduced rates for uninsured or underinsured people. Please contact the clinics if you have any questions about payment options.
TB screening locations
View clinic contact information (phone number, address, website) by county:
County | Local Public Health Agency or Clinic | Address | Phone Number |
Anoka | Anoka County Public Health & Environmental Services | Call clinic for assistance | 763-324-4240 |
Blue Earth and neighboring counties | Open Door Health Center | 309 Holly Lane Mankato, MN 56001 |
507-388-2120 |
Carver | Hennepin County Public Health Clinic | 525 Portland Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
612-543-5555 |
Chisago | Hennepin County Public Health Clinic | 525 Portland Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
612-543-5555 |
Dakota | Minnesota Community Care Farmington Clinic | 19685 Pilot Knob Rd Farmington, MN 55024 |
651-602-7500 |
Freeborn | Mayo Clinic Health System: Albert Lea | 404 W Fountain St Albert Lea, MN 56007 |
507-668-2121 |
Hennepin | Hennepin County Public Health Clinic | 525 Portland Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
612-543-5555 |
Itasca and neighboring counties | Scenic Rivers Health Services | 303 Main Ave Bigfork, MN 56628 |
218-743-3232 |
Grand Itasca Clinic | 1601 Golf Course Rd Grand Rapids, MN 55744 |
218-326-3401 | |
Ramsey | Ramsey County Tuberculosis Clinic | 555 Cedar St St. Paul, MN 55101 |
651-266-1343 |
Sherburne and neighboring counties | Odam Medical Group | 3405 3rd St N St. Cloud, MN 56303 |
320-204-4270 |
St. Louis and neighboring counties | Essentia Health, 3rd Street Building | 400 E 3rd St Duluth, MN 55805 |
218-786-8364 |
Lake Superior Community Health Center | 4325 Grand Ave Duluth, MN 55807 |
218-722-1497 | |
Wabasha and neighboring counties | 1200 Grant Blvd W Wabasha, MN 55981 |
651-565-5600 | |
Olmsted Medical Center: Lake City Branch Clinic | 507 W Doughty St Lake City, MN 55041 |
651-345-2350 | |
Washington | Ramsey County Tuberculosis Clinic | 555 Cedar St St. Paul, MN 55101 |
651-266-1343 |
Wright | Hennepin County Public Health Clinic | 525 Portland Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55415 |
612-543-5555 |
Vaccination locations
Find free or low cost vaccines to get newcomers immunized right away.