 Millions of Minnesotans rely on Medicaid for their health insurance, but eligible residents risk losing their coverage if they don’t take action to re-enroll.
“Help us protect people who are covered by Medicaid by reaching out and letting them know their options to access health coverage. If you get a form in the mail, fill it out and return it immediately.”
That was the message U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra personally delivered during a visit to North Point Health and Wellness Clinic this week hosted by senior leaders from Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota.
With the end of the pandemic, Medicaid eligibility has returned to its pre-pandemic rules, and is imperative that eligible residents reapply for Medicaid coverage to continue to receive their benefits. The visit from Secretary Becerra underscores the urgency of this issue and helps us to get the word out to our residents.
Between Hennepin Healthcare, our County-owned health plan, the NorthPoint Health and Wellness Clinic, and many other programs, Hennepin County is taking a proactive approach—coordinating efforts across our systems to meet residents where they are at to get the word out. NorthPoint Clinic is a unique health provider that serve Minneapolis’ North Side in partnership between Hennepin County and a Community Board of Directors comprising NorthPoint’s patients and people who live and/or work in the community.
It was an honor to join my fellow Hennepin County Commissioners to welcome Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra to Minnesota for this visit.
For more information on the state’s plan to maintain coverage for Minnesotans when federal continuous coverage requirements end, visit:
https://mn.gov/dhs/renewmycoverage/overview/
 Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This year marks two years since Juneteenth was declared a national holiday.
Here are just a few of the ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in Hennepin County:
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Northside Stop the Violence BBQ on Friday, June 16, from Noon – 6:00 p.m. at Shiloh Temple – 1201 West Broadway Avenue, Minneapolis
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Minneapolis Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom Day Event on Saturday, June 17, from Noon – 6:00 p.m. at Bethune Park – 1304 N. 10th Ave. Mpls, MN 55411
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Brooklyn Park Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17, from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. at North Hennepin Community College Campus - 411 85TH Ave No., Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
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Won’t Take Nothing for my Journey Now – a Juneteenth writing workshop on Thursday, June 22, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Hennepin County North Regional Library
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Hennepin County Libraries Juneteenth Stories on Monday, June 26, 2023, from 5:30PM – 6:15PM at Hennepin County Sumner Library
 Keep your family reading over the summer months with help from Hennepin County Library! Not sure where to start? Check out this short video series from Hosmer, Eden Prairie, and Westonka librarians:
Explore Hennepin County Library’s summer learning page for educational tips, events, customized reading recommendations, and more.
NorthPoint is excited to bring back Free Fresh Food Fridays for 2023! Tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, and community resources will be set up on each date, all summer long – rain or shine! Everyone in the community is welcome at this event.
Dates: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, May through September
- May 12 & 26
- June 9 & 23
- July 14 & 28
- August 11 & 25
- September 8 & 22
Time: 9:30 a.m. until supplies run out
Location: Parking lot at Plymouth Ave N & Oliver Ave N
By: John Croman, Kare 11
June 8, 2023
"MINNEAPOLIS — If you're using Medicaid health coverage, pay close attention to your mail.
That was the overriding message from Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Thursday when he stopped at the NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center to highlight a concerted effort to get 92 million Americans reenrolled in the system."
Access full story here.
By: Sheletta Brundidge, MSR
June 2, 2023
"Helping Hennepin County residents connect to tools, resources and solutions to strengthen their mental health is the goal of a new year-long campaign called See Mental Health. The campaign also aims to normalize talk about mental health, reducing the stigma that can get in the way of seeking help or support."
Access full story here.
The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners consists of one commissioner from each of seven districts. I am proud to represent Deephaven, north Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, northern Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Wayzata and Woodland.
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Chris LaTondresse
Commissioner
6th District
612-348-7886
Ella Eliason
District Director
612-348-6885
Kyle Olson
Policy Director
612-348-3168
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