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Richard Jefferson, legislator who wrote bill honoring Juneteenth, dies at 90 He led an effort to recognize Juneteenth in Minnesota. July 5, 2021 8:57pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Decades before June 19 became a federal holiday, a Minneapolis legislator successfully led the charge for Minnesota to honor the day.
Richard H. Jefferson was a state legislator, chemist and advocate for the city of Minneapolis who as a state representative authored the bill that made Minnesota the fourth state in the country to recognize Juneteenth. Remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to connect with people and his dedication to his north Minneapolis community, Jefferson died June 28. He was 90.
Our Best Shot: Cost is not a reason to avoid getting a COVID shot The shot is free. But stubborn, mistaken worries remain about being billed.
By EDITORIAL BOARD, Star Tribune April 24, 2021 6:00pm Text size Copy shortlink:
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The COVID-19 vaccine is free. For patients, there are no out-of-pocket expenses. No copay. No coinsurance. No office visit fee. No bill even if you haven t met your annual deductible.
It doesn t matter if you have health insurance or you don t. Or if you re a senior enrolled in Medicare. Or if you re younger and rely on the state s Medical Assistance program or MinnesotaCare. An individual s cost to get the shots is $0, period, because the federal government is providing the vaccines free of charge to every American. That includes the associated costs of getting it.