Medicare Part D: The Medicare prescription drug benefit program. We call this program “Part D” for short. Medicare Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs, vaccines, and some supplies not covered by Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B or Medical Assistance. Our plan includes Medicare Part D.Medicare Part A: The Medicare program that covers most medically necessary hospital, skilled nursing facility, home health, and hospice care.
Medicare Part B: The Medicare program that covers services (such as lab tests, surgeries, and doctor visits) and supplies (such as wheelchairs and walkers) that are medically necessary to treat a disease or condition. Medicare Part B also covers many preventive and screening services.Medical Assistance: This is the name of Minnesota’s Medicaid program. Medical Assistance is run by the state and is paid for by the state and the federal government. It helps people with limited incomes and resources pay for long-term services and supports and medical costs.
It covers extra services and some drugs not covered by Medicare. Medicaid programs vary from state to state, but most health care costs are covered if you qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid.

Vaccinations

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Talk to your doctor about recommended vaccines. Protect yourself and your baby from whooping cough, get a Tdap vaccination between 27 and 36 weeks gestation. You can also get your flu shot vaccine.

Here is an easy Minnesota Fact sheet on required Immunizations and when your child should get them: Are Your Kids Ready? (pdf)
More information on vaccinations:

More Resources for Parents

Documents to download
Embracing Life Guide (pdf-English)  (pdf-Español)  
Baby's First Year Calendar (pdf-English)  (pdf-Español)
Pregnancy Brochure  (pdf-English) (pdf-Español) (pdf-Somali)
Delfina Brochure  (pdf-English)  (pdf-Español)
Car Seat Program  (pdf-English) (pdf-Español) (pdf-Somali) See available car seats. Also Child Passenger Safety - Know the Law (mn.gov)
Breast Pump Program  (pdf-English) (pdf-Español) (pdf-Somali)

Minnesota Child & Teen Checkups (C&TC)
About C&TC (pdf-English)
C&TC Age-Related Schedule (pdf-English)

Minnesota Immunizations Law
Are Your Kids Ready? (pdf-English)

CDC Recommended Vaccines
Birth – Age 6 (pdf-English)
Age 7 – Age 18 (pdf-English)

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