News & Events

Learn about what’s going on in the world of mental health recovery, and take part in events in your area.

Medical Alert: CVS CarePlus no longer doing blood draws for persons receiving Clozapine.

As of June 1, 2010,* CVS CarePlus* is no longer doing blood draws for persons who are receiving Clozapine. DHS has identified 279 recipients of fee-for -service Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) who appear to be prescribed clozapine and require monthly blood draws prior to refilling their prescription.

New Deal for Health Care

Lawmakers hammered out a deal with Governor Pawlenty on Friday after months of negotiations about the state-funded medical care program for Minnesota’s poorest residents.

Governor Vetos GAMC Bill

Just hours after the House and Senate passed a bill funding GAMC, Governor Pawlenty vetoed the bill.

Hundreds Rally at 2010 Mental Health Day on the Hill

Approximately 500 people showed up at the Capitol on a cold but sunny day to call on Legislators to support mental health care funding. With the Governor’s budget taking deep cuts out of mental health care funding, and GAMC deadline looming, advocates made sure their message was clear: mental health care funding is essential to the well-being of individuals, families and the state of Minnesota.

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