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| | | | Chair Tahira Malik called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm. | | | |
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| | 3. | | Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 2, 2026 | | | |
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| | | | Board Member Dr. Wujie Zhang motioned to approve, Vice Chair Dr. Irum Ziauddin seconded, and the motion passed with all in favor and none opposed | | | |
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| | | | Commissioner Totoraitis said the Maternal and Child Health Strategic Plan would be released late October. | | | |
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| | 5. | | Medicaid Changes Overview by Justin Rivas, Milwaukee Enrollment Network | | | |
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| | | | Justin Rivas presented on the state of health insurance in Wisconsin, including the uninsured rate, policy changes, edibility requirements, and tools and resources. Slides can be found in the Board’s communication file.
Q:Board Member Ericka Sinclair asked about the eligibility for postpartum coverage.
A: Justin Rivas responded that MCHP is doing an outreach campaign with INPOWER regarding the 12 months of postpartum coverage and what it covers.
Q: Board Member Dr. Wujie Zhang asked about the uninsured rate.
A: Justin Rivas said it is increasing, according to monthly tracking. Medicaid enrollment has been decreasing since the end of pandemic and marketplace enrollment continues to decrease.
Commissioner Totoraitis said FQHCs and even LHDs are seeing an increase in number of people uninsured. MHD encourages clients to reach out to enrollment consultants and CHAP to navigate coverage in advance of the changes.
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| | 6. | | Communication from Commissioner Dr. Mike Totoraitis | | | |
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| | | | (a) Communicable Disease Update
Regarding measles preparedness, there are no cases in Milwaukee. MHD continues to monitor. MHD continues to recommend the MMR vaccine as safe and extremely effective. Commissioner Totoraitis encourages everyone to check their vaccination status; MHD can help with this as well as getting vaccinations – so can your regular provider.
(b) Board Member Applications
Candidate applications were not considered this Council cycle. No updates at this time.
(c) Budget
MHD’s budget hearing occurred on Monday before the Finance and Personnel Committee. It is a cost-to-continue budget.
Commissioner Totoraitis emphasized that doula services will continue, but MHD is awaiting contracting. There were issues with finalizing insurance requirements. The current plan, if approved, is to combine the rollover funding (300k) for a total 600k to allocate to doula services next year. The request for proposals should be issued soon, and the City will host a Q&A session for potential applicants.
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| | | | Chair Tahira Malik asked everyone to review the SOP document. The Board will await a full Board before finalizing. Chair Tahira Malik thanked Vice Chair Dr. Irum Ziauddin for drafting the document. Feedback is welcome.
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| | | | (a) Marketing & Communications Overview
- Are we integrated into the City App? How are we directing communication to young people?
(b) Clinical Services – STI
(c) SOP review
(d) Regular updates on CHAP and efforts on keeping people insured
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| | | | Board Member Dr. Wujie Zhang motioned to adjourn, Vice Chair Dr. Irum Ziauddin seconded the motion, and it passed with all in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 5:53 pm. | | | |
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| 0 | | Communication | Communication relating to the documents submitted to the Board of Health for its meetings in 2026. | | | |
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