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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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.