Objective: To provide a familiar, comfortable atmosphere with time for Q&A for patients to better understand services being offered at the center. To ensure that patients are adequately informed of their coverage options in order to select the best Medicare Part D plan for them. Description: This enrollment program began in 2006 with the implementation of […]
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Outreach and Enrollment through Social Service Case Coordinator
Objective: To continue with the initial implementation and creation of a specific Social Service program to provide and improve Social Service case management to clients, as well as increase enrollment through community activities and outreach. Description: Missoula Indian Center developed a Social Service program, including the creation of a full time position for a Social Services […]
Workflow and Location Change to Facilitate Medicaid Application Assistance
Objective: To decrease the amount of bad debt and increase the number of patients on a sliding fee discount plan or Medicaid. Description: Due to a high rate of uninsured patients, the Indian Healthboard of Minneapolis focused on enrollment in Medicaid and an in-house Sliding Fee Discount program. Historically, they did not send patients with bad debt to […]
Integrated Care Coordinator Position
Objective: Increase enrollment in federal and Wisconsin’s health programs by doing outreach and education and by providing accessibility and advocating for patients. To be more proactive in screening patients who are uninsured and determining eligibility for health assistance programs. Description: The Gerald L. Ignacio Indian Health Center-Milwaukee (GIIHC) needed to come up with a solution on how to […]
Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Enrollment Assistance for American Indian and Alaska Native Children
Objective: To increase enrollment of American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) children in the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medicaid through education and events. Description: United American Indian Involvement (UAII) was awarded the Children’s Health Insurance Program in April 2010 to provide enrollment assistance to uninsured AI/AN children and their families residing in Los Angeles […]
Social Service Specialist Position for Medicaid Enrollment Assistance for Urban Indians
Objective: To increase Medicaid enrollment, insurance enrollment, and enrollment in community patient assistance programs in order to help Urban Indians attain optimal health and coverage. Description: Many Urban Indians work and are not eligible for Medicaid, yet they still cannot afford medical insurance or medical bills. Some people are not aware of the programs that are […]