Wednesday, October 7, 2015

There is already influenza in Montana, are you vaccinated yet?


Protect your health, make an appointment to get your flu shot today!
  • Flu shots are no cost to State of Montana Benefit Plan members from the Montana Health Centers or In-network providers.
  • Appointments are required at both Montana Health Centers and On-site flu shot clinics.  See below.
  • Getting a flu shot counts as a Next Steps discount activity if you get it before Oct. 31.

Montana Health Centers
October & November (while supplies last)
·        Where-Anaconda, Butte, Helena, Billings, Missoula, and Miles City.
·        Who-State Plan members 4-years-old and older.
On-site Flu Shot Clinics
Provided by the Montana Health Centers
·        Where-Click here or see below for a list of times and locations.
·        Who-State Plan members 18-years-old and older.
Appointments Required
Ask for your flu shot when you come in for any other scheduled Health Center service or follow the directions below to just get a flu shot.
1. Log into www.carehere.com
2. Click “Appointments-SS” on the left hand menu
3. Select “Flu shot” under “What”
4. Follow the rest of the on screen instructions to make your appointment



The Fine Print

  • The seasonal influenza vaccine often protects against more than one strain of the virus and is different each year based on projections for illness-causing strains. For more information on flu shot safety, efficacy, or necessity, click here or contact your health care provider. 
  • If you cannot get your flu shot through the Montana Health Centers or at an on-site clinic, you may also have your flu shot from a participating pharmacy or in-network provider for no out-of-pocket cost to you, but at a much higher cost to the State Plan. We recommend that you ask what the provider/pharmacy will charge the plan and choose your best option from there.  

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Health Care and Benefits Division

(800) 287-8266; (406) 444-7462; TTY (406) 444-1421



On-Site Flu Shot Schedule:

 
ADDRESS
ROOM
DATE
TIME
MSP/MCE EMPLOYEES ONLY
Montana State Prison, 500 Conley Lake Rd, Deer Lodge
Wallace Building - small classroom
Friday, October 16
6:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
 
MT Developmental Center, Boulder
Recreation Multi-Purpose Room
Monday, October 19
Monday October 26
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Palmer Complex, 2679 Palmer St., Missoula
Crime Lab Conference Room
Friday, October 16
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
 
Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 1420 E 6th Ave, Helena
FWP Commission Rooms
Tuesday, October 20
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Capitol Building, 1301 E 6th Ave, Helena
Room 350
Tuesday, October 20
6:30 - 11:30 a.m.
 
301 S. Park Building, Helena
DOC Rooms 228
Wednesday, October 21
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
DEQ EMPLOYEES ONLY
Metcalf Building, 1520 East Sixth Ave., Helena
Room 136/137
Thursday, October 22
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
MILITARY AFFAIRS ONLY
Fort Harrison
Shared Conference room
Thursday, October 22
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
MDT EMPLOYEES ONLY
MDT, 2701 Prospect Ave, Helena
MDT Auditorium
Wednesday, October 21
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
Cogswell Building, 1400 Broadway St, Helena
Rooms 205/207
Tuesday, October 27
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
STATE FUND EMPLOYEES ONLY
Montana State Fund, 855 Front St, Helena
Workout Room
Wednesday, October 28 Thursday October 29
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.