Gearing Up to Get Covered
It’s back-to-school time and earlier this week, we joined the Health and Human Services Department and our friends at SaludToday for a twitter chat focused on what schools can do to help students get covered.
See highlights from the chat
Q1:Why is #BackToSchool a good time to remind parents to evaluate health coverage for their family? #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A1: The next Open Enrollment period is around the corner! Health coverage is key 2 success for both parents and students #OurSalud (2/2)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A1. Kids who have health coverage are better prepared to succeed in school. #Enroll365 #OurSalud pic.twitter.com/iSDp3E1j4g
— InsureKidsNow.gov (@IKNGov) August 17, 2016
Q2:What are some of the benefits families can access once they #GetCovered? #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A2: Ability to see a doctor when you’re sick, free preventive care, piece of mind. https://t.co/NPetUPO639 #OurSalud (1/2)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A2: Well-child visits, vision & hearing screenings, financial freedom #OurSalud (2/2)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
Q3: Can individuals & families enroll in health coverage year round? #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A3: Yes! Parents can enroll their child in #Medicaid & #CHIP anytime. #OurSalud (1/4) pic.twitter.com/jaloZsFUvE
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) August 17, 2016
A3: Parents can also enroll in #Medicaid coverage year-round, or may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. #OurSalud (2/4)
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) August 17, 2016
A3: Latino kids are more likely to #getcovered when their parents have coverage #OurSalud (3/4) https://t.co/TdyMU50heb
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) August 17, 2016
A3: A parent who may be ineligible for coverage themselves can still enroll their eligible child #OurSalud (4/4) pic.twitter.com/9dqffhOTJ9
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) August 17, 2016
Q4:Where can families learn about their health coverage options? #BackToSchool #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A4: Families can go to https://t.co/dTQ1mXAUpa to learn about health coverage & about the health issues impacting Latinos #OurSalud (1/2)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A4: We worked w/ @FamiliesUSA on this brochure detailing health coverage options for Latino families https://t.co/jWYLntc4FI #OurSalud (2/3)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A4: Also, https://t.co/Mq4bqQG8TF & https://t.co/2cMzaffmYx are great resources! #BackToSchool #OurSalud (3/3)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
Q5:What materials are available to let parents know about free or low-cost healthcare? #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A5: This yr several states incl. #Florida expanded access to coverage for kids #KidCare #OurSalud 1/3 pic.twitter.com/mxdjV5rzpr
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A5: Several states incl. #Arizona expanded access to free & low-cost coverage for kids #KidsCare #OurSalud 2/3 pic.twitter.com/FZkqGnyk3E
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A5: This yr several states incl. #California expanded access to free & low-cost care for kids https://t.co/mljyD95Clc #OurSalud (3/3)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
Q6:What #BackToSchool resources are available to help #schools connect families to health coverage? #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A6: Bilingual info on coverage options and key terms is available here: https://t.co/Ymjc4tH7Np #OurSalud
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
Q7:Are there tips for conducting bilingual #BackToSchool outreach? #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A7: Working w/ bilingual navigators & assisters from the community will ensure #schools are providing quality outreach #OurSalud (1/2)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A7: Providing culturally-competent, bilingual coverage info for parents to take home can also help https://t.co/T55PdlOr1m #OurSalud (2/2)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A7: Reach Latino families w/ #Medicaid & #CHIP info: flyers, palmcards & more are offered bilingually https://t.co/1Omt1LG7Qq #OurSalud
— InsureKidsNow.gov (@IKNGov) August 17, 2016
Q8: How can #schools support enrollment efforts in the Latino community? #OurSalud
— Minority Health (@MinorityHealth) August 17, 2016
A8: By working w/ bilingual health navigators to make sure parents receive culturally-competent guidance #OurSalud (1/3)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A8: #Schools can add health info & list of area enrollment centers to parental correspondence https://t.co/iG6qz4epb6 #OurSalud (2/3)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
A8: By enlisting trusted community voices like teachers to relay #health messages, #schools can support Latino enrollment #OurSalud (3/3)
— NCLR (@NCLR) August 17, 2016
