COVID Vaccine Equity Series: Children in CLTS & Medicaid Disability Programs

In the State of WI, children in Children’s Long-Term Care Support and other Medicaid Disability programs are now eligible for the COVID Vaccine. Eligibility began March 1, 2021, distributed as supply is available. We explain the age and program enrollees who are eligible to schedule their vaccine and remind families of eligibility for family caregivers as well. We also tell how you can help spread the word on these priority populations, and where families can go for help.
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1:59 Where to Go for Help
2:43 Key Takeaways
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Wisconsin DHS COVID Vaccine website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine-about.htm

State of WI Frequently Asked Questions website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccinefaq.htm

Wisconsin’s vaccine call center: You can call for help or to ask medical questions related to the vaccine: 1-844-684-1064

BPDD Fact Sheet: https://wi-bpdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/CLTS_Vaccine_sheet_UPDATED_Final.pdf

Wisconsin's Regional Centers for Children with Special Health Care Needs: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/cyshcn/regionalcenters.htm

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