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Resources to Help Health Plans Meet Communication Accessibility Requirements and Population Needs
Click Here to Access the Resource Guide Individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are more likely to need communication accommodations relative to the Medicare-only population, as over 50 percent of dually eligible individuals qualify for Medicare benefits
[...]Published Date: July 19, 2023 -
Engaging Hard-to-Reach Members – Vulnerable Populations
Effective member engagement can enhance a health plan’s ability to meet member needs and improve health outcomes. Active and consistent engagement is even more critical for members in vulnerable circumstances. Health plans may face challenges engaging members who experience housing
[...]Published Date: July 17, 2023 -
Community Care Plans – Spotlight on My Choice Wisconsin
My Choice Wisconsin (MCW) is a non-profit managed care organization with demonstrated success working collaboratively with local agencies and healthcare providers. The health plan provides two plans for people dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid: a Fully Integrated Dual Eligible
[...]Published Date: April 24, 2023 -
Spotlight on the SCAN Health Plan Personal Assistance Line
Senior Care Action Network (SCAN) is a mission-driven, non-profit health plan that aims to keep older adults healthy and independent. SCAN serves more than 280,000 members across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas.1 SCAN is the only Fully Integrated Dual Eligible
[...]Published Date: March 24, 2023 -
Easing Healthcare Staffing Shortages Through Enhanced Care Coordination Efforts
The healthcare workforce has experienced unprecedented attrition in the wake of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), and the shortage of essential workers is expected to continue to rise over the next decade. From 2020-2021, the total supply of Registered
[...]Published Date: January 25, 2023 -
Cross-Departmental Collaboration to Enhance Care Coordination
Care coordination is a central feature of programs aimed at integrating care for people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, yet it can be challenging for health plans and providers to successfully provide care coordination. Individuals dually eligible
[...]Published Date: January 3, 2023 -
Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Dually Eligible Individuals
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[...]Published Date: November 30, 2022 -
RIC Event: Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) Caregiver Support Programs: Innovative Community Strategies
Please note that this webinar was rescheduled from its original December 7th airdate. Video Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sYeGOvzZxk Podcast: This webinar is also available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. Description: Individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are almost three times as likely
[...]Published Date: November 21, 2022 -
Locating and Engaging Members: Key Considerations for Plans Serving Members Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid
Click Here to View the Brief Medicare-Medicaid Plans have reported problems locating and engaging members due to inaccurate or incomplete contact information. Difficulties contacting members can have downstream effects on the plan’s ability to conduct required health risk assessments (HRAs),
[...]Published Date: November 1, 2022 -
Promoting COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Individuals: August 2022 Update
Sixty-seven percent of Americans have been fully vaccinated to protect against the COVID-19 public health emergency as of August 2022, however, many individuals who received their initial vaccines have yet to receive the recommended booster vaccination.1 In March 2022, the
[...]Published Date: September 16, 2022