COVID-19 Vaccine Update:

The Santa Cruz County Health Department in partnership with Mariposa Community Health Center has expanded vaccinations to all children and adults, age 12 and over, who reside or are employed in Santa Cruz County. Individuals may register here, or by contacting us at (520) 281-1550.

COVID-19 Vaccines/Insurance:

COVID-19 vaccines are free.  Administration fees are billed to commercial / Medicaid plans for any insured patients. Uninsured patients will be covered by HRSA.

It is important to know that all patients enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan will need to provide their new MBI # for traditional Medicare (red, white, blue card).  The administration fee must be billed to traditional Medicare.  Please visit this link for more information –  https://www.medicare.gov/media/9521

For questions, or to provide your MBI#, please call Mariposa’s Billing Office at 520-987-4023.

To follow the latest COVID-19 updates on behalf of Santa Cruz County, please visit their website.

What can you do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19?

COVID-19 is spread person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is also possible to get COVID-19 by touching a surface where the virus is present and then touching your mouth, nose of eyes. To minimize the risk please include the following in your daily lives:

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• If available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
• Cover your coughs and sneezes; wash your hands immediately after
• Keep your hands away from your face
• Avoid sick people if possible
• Stay home unless you need to go out to purchase food or other essential home products, obtain medical care or you work for an essential service. When you purchase food or supplies; please purchase no more than what you need for one week

If you are sick, call us at 520.281.1550 to talk about your symptoms and options.

WIC

Dear WIC client,

WIC is here for you! During this time, we are practicing social distancing and offering remote services, which means, we can complete your appointment by phone or video conferencing until January 31, 2021. Please contact your WIC clinic concerning your appointment. (520) 287-4994.

Do you have friends or family who have had their hours cut or have been laid off? WIC may be able to help them too. Please have them call us.

Estimado cliente de WIC,

WIC está aquí para usted! Durante este tiempo, estamos practicando el distanciamiento social y ofreciendo servicios remotos, lo que significa que podemos completar su cita por teléfono o videoconferencia hasta el 31 de enero del 2021. Comuníquese con su clínica WIC con respecto a su cita. (520) 287-4994.

¿Tiene amigos o familiares a los que se les han cortado las horas o que han sido despedidos? WIC también puede ayudarlos. Por favor, que nos llamen.