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COVID-19 Homebound Vaccination Strategies for Dually Eligible Individuals
Click Here to Access the Brief The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) has led to an increase in the number of homebound older adults at heightened risk for infection with COVID-19.1 In addition, the COVID-19 PHE has disproportionately affected individuals
[...]Published Date: March 11, 2022 -
Keeping Dually Eligible Members Informed in the Wake of Emerging COVID-19 Variants
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
[...]Published Date: March 2, 2022 -
Leveraging Partnerships To Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19: Webinar Key Takeaways
On November 2, 2021, Resources for Integrated Care (RIC) hosted a webinar entitled Leveraging Partnerships To Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined health plan representatives to share
[...]Published Date: January 24, 2022 -
RIC Event: Locating and Engaging Hard-to-Reach Members During COVID-19: A Panel Discussion
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
[...]Published Date: November 17, 2021 -
Promoting COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Individuals
**See our 9/16/22 blog post for updated information. COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.[1] Further, this population may experience additional challenges accessing or completing their primary COVID-19 vaccine series (e.g., both doses of a two-dose
[...]Published Date: November 15, 2021 -
RIC Event: Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19
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)
[...]Published Date: November 2, 2021 -
Gateway Health’s Promising Practices in Vaccinating Dually Eligible Members
In the blog post below, Gateway Health’s Manager of Clinical Care Coordination, Kelli Volpert, RN shares her organization’s promising practices to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among their Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Gateway Health provides health care benefits to vulnerable communities across
[...]Published Date: October 20, 2021 -
Vaccinating Members Experiencing Homelessness
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
[...]Published Date: August 12, 2021 -
Using Data to Identify Unvaccinated Members and Prioritize Outreach
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
[...]Published Date: July 22, 2021 -
Addressing Barriers to Vaccination for Individuals with Disability
Individuals with disability, including physical disability, are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency and face significant challenges accessing vaccination sites and services.1 Many individuals with disability have diabetes, cancer, heart disease, obesity, or other health conditions that place
[...]Published Date: July 8, 2021