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It's natural to have questions about how we do our work.

Do you have a question about our services? Keep reading! If you don’t find an answer to your question here, please give us a call at 763.533.1316.

May I see my child’s medical chart?

At other clinics the parent is automatically able to access their minor child’s medical chart. Because the Annex is a specialty clinic focusing on a narrow range of sexual health care services, all of our clinical services are protected under the Minors’ Consent Law. This means that the minor client must provide written consent to release the information to a specific person or another clinic. The majority of young people who access our clinical services are doing so independently of their parents/caregivers. Because of this, we place a high value on privacy and confidentiality.

What is Minor’s Consent?

The Minnesota Legislature enacted the Minor’s Consent to Health Services Act in 1971 (Minnesota Statute § 144.343). The statute permits health care providers to serve minors confidentially for certain health needs. As it relates to the Annex, the law authorizes minors to give effective consent for health services. These include services to diagnose or treat pregnancy and conditions associated with sexually transmitted infections.

Prior to passage of this law, minors who were worried about parents’ reactions, embarrassment, or disrupting family harmony often did not receive needed health services. This often jeopardized their health and future. The statute does not require health care providers to serve minors, rather it enables them to do so.

May I join my child for an appointment at the Annex?

Yes, you may. We encourage parents and caregivers to talk openly about sexual health with their children.

If you do join your child, please be aware that during a portion of the visit the nurse will speak with your child independently. This is a standard practice and a guideline that we apply regardless of who is accompanying the patient.

How do services get paid for at the Annex?

As a designated “Essential Community Provider” by the Minnesota Department of Health, all young people will receive the services they need here regardless of their ability to pay. We accept most major insurances and state insurance. The Annex also offers MFPP (Minnesota Family Planning Program). When a patient qualifies for MFPP, which is based on their income and that they are not covered by another State program, all of their services are covered. In the case where a patient has no insurance and does not qualify for MFPP, the Annex has a reduced sliding fee schedule.

Who provides clinical services at the Annex Teen Clinic?

The Annex has Registered Nurses (RN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), and physicians (MD), providing services to our patients. All have several years of experience working with youth providing sexual health services. Our clinic has a Clinic Director who oversees the administration of the clinic. We also have a Medical Director who oversees clinical services.

Our clinical staff receive regular trainings to ensure they are providing care that is up to date, comprehensive, and in line with our values. All employees of the Annex Teen Clinic respect the dignity and worth of individuals and work hard to preserve and protect fundamental human rights.

Employees shall not practice, condone, nor collaborate in any form of discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, familial status or other applicable protected class.

What laws, regulations and standards does your clinic comply with?

As a medical clinic, the Annex must comply with the same regulations and compliance as other Family Practice and Specialty Clinics. These include HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for security and confidentiality; OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) for the safety of our patients and staff; and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) for compliance of laboratory testing.

Check out our Request and Consent for Medical Services form to learn more about your rights.

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Annex Teen Clinic

The Annex Teen Clinic helps young people take charge of their sexual health by providing confidential health services and education.

Your right to access these services without anyone’s permission or knowledge after the fact is protected by law. Confidentiality is important to us because we know it’s important to you.

No one is turned away for their inability to pay, and you will be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect as an individual.

You will not be subject to discrimination for any reason, including for reasons of race, ethnicity, culture, language, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, disability, religion,  or socioeconomic status.

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