COVID-19 information and guidance changes rapidly, especially as new variants continue to emerge. Health plans serving individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid face challenges with outreach, messaging, and staying well-informed about current safety practices. The resources below highlight available
[...]Video Recording: https://youtu.be/Qi3a8qsuTYE Description: This webinar features speakers from health plans serving individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, who share strategies related to engaging hard-to-reach members during the COVID-19 public health emergency. As a population, individuals dually eligible for
[...]https://youtu.be/MpcsbvPK2ls Description: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, flu vaccination is critical this year. Health plans, providers, and community partners play an important role in promoting equitable access to vaccination. On November 2nd, Resources for Integrated Care (RIC)
[...]Individuals experiencing homelessness may face barriers to accessing accurate information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, as well as adequate access to vaccination sites. They are at an increased risk for developing COVID-19 due to lack of access to healthcare, lack of proper
[...]Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, and health plans recognize that this population is at greater risk of adverse health outcomes from COVID-19 infection than the general public due to the complexity of their
[...]Racial and ethnic minorities have experienced disproportionate outcomes of COVID-19, such as increased risk of infection, hospitalization, and death. Now that protective vaccines are available, Black and Hispanic people are being vaccinated at rates that are disproportionately low compared to
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