Free supper and vaccinations, help with Medicaid redetermination on tap
Statewide, 22.7% of K-12 students still need to get all required shots for school, according to the Indiana Department of Health. Now that the federal COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, many Hoosiers could lose their Medicaid benefits if they don’t take action.
To help with both issues, MDwise and Walgreens are hosting a Back on Track Health Fair from 4 to 6 p.m. at Walgreens, 925 S. Green River Road in Evansville.
All routine childhood vaccinations, including measles/mumps/rubella, polio and HPV, will be available, as well as the flu and COVID-19 booster.
During the federal public health emergency, no one lost their Medicaid coverage. Now, many Hoosiers could lose their benefits. Taking action now could help them stay covered.
At the event, every adult who attends a “Check Your Coverage” presentation about Medicaid benefits will receive a $25 gift card at the end of the presentation. Navigators will be on hand at the event to help individuals log on to FSSABenefits.IN.gov and manage their benefits.
All attendees will receive free supper from The Cheese Queen food truck.
Anyone who wants transportation to the event should call MDwise customer service at 800-356-1204. More information at MDwise.org/backontrack.
An adult must accompany children younger than 18 with valid identification, such as a driver's license, identification card or passport. Insurance is not required for qualified children to get their shots.
WHAT: Back on Track Health Fair and Check Your Medicaid Coverage Presentation
WHEN: Dec. 7, 4-6 p.m.
WHERE: Walgreens, 925 S. Green River Road, Evansville, IN 47715