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Bivalent Vaccine for Omicron Subvariants
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected dually eligible individuals. Medicare data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that from January 1, 2020, to November 20, 2021, individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid health plans had higher rates
[...]Published Date: December 19, 2022 -
Tip Sheet: Promising Practices for Health Plans Promoting Flu Vaccinations for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19
Click Here to Access the Tip Sheet This tip sheet focuses on specific strategies for promoting flu vaccinations and ensuring members can safely receive a vaccine (e.g., with appropriate physical distance and personal protective equipment) during the COVID-19 public health
[...]Published Date: October 25, 2022 -
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Using Dashboards for Tracking and Monitoring – Tip Sheet and Infographic
Click Here to Access the Tip Sheet Click Here to Access the Infographic COVID-19 dashboards and reporting systems are essential tools most health plans use to better identify members’ COVID-19 vaccination status and conduct targeted outreach during the public health
[...]Published Date: September 30, 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 -
RIC Event: Promising Practices for Promoting Equitable and Culturally Competent Vaccinations for Dually Eligible Beneficiaries Webinar
Video Recording: https://youtu.be/A1AviZElXLE Description: Historically marginalized groups – including individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid – continue to be disproportionately harmed by the COVID-19 public health emergency.1,2 Projections state that the United States could see 100 million COVID-19 infections
[...]Published Date: August 30, 2022 -
Building and Sustaining Vaccine Confidence and Uptake
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an array of educational resources and guidance to help support confidence in and access to COVID-19 vaccines. These approaches may be especially helpful for health plans serving people dually eligible for
[...]Published Date: May 19, 2022 -
Health Coaching and Wellness Planning During COVID-19 Tip Sheet
Click Here to Access the Tip Sheet The COVID-19 pandemic impacted delivery of health coaching and wellness planning for individuals with chronic health conditions. This tip sheet highlights promising practices on administering health coaching and wellness planning during COVID-19 for
[...]Published Date: May 16, 2022 -
Promoting COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations: Community and Provider Collaboration
**See our 9/16/22 blog post for updated information. COVID-19 vaccination remains a key priority for Medicare and Medicaid Plans (MMPs) supporting individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. In early 2022, several MMPs across the country participated in conversations with
[...]Published Date: May 12, 2022 -
California Promising Practices for Improving Vaccination Rates
It is important for health plans that serve the dually eligible population to work to close the COVID-19 vaccine gap across all demographics.1 Approximately 62 percent of individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid are over the age of 65.
[...]Published Date: May 5, 2022 -
Supporting Older Adults with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders During COVID-19
The loss of friends and family due to COVID-19, continued isolation due to the fear of contracting COVID-19, economic job loss, and barriers with accessing health care services during the pandemic, are factors that contributed to an increase in mental
[...]Published Date: April 7, 2022