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July 2024




Spotlight: Roadmap to Better Care
Front cover of newly updated Roadmap to Better Care: Tribal Version

People who understand how to use their health care coverage are more likely to access the health services they need to stay well.

That’s why CMS is committed to providing culturally relevant resources that enrollment assisters can use to help American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) navigate their coverage.

Recently, the Office of Minority Health and Division of Tribal Affairs released the newly updated Roadmap to Better Care: Tribal Version [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/better-care-tribal-interactive-v3.pdf ] (PDF, 3.3 MB, 27 pp).



"People who understand how to use their health care coverage are more likely to access the health services they need to stay well."



Available on the Coverage to Care (C2C) website [ https://www.cms.gov/priorities/health-equity/c2c ], the booklet includes:


* A new introduction, which explains the unique health protections in place for AI/ANs
* An updated glossary of terms
* Important links and contact information
* Updated imagery to enhance connection and inclusivity

CMS encourages enrollment assisters to print out the booklet and have a copy on hand when they are helping someone apply for benefits.

Additionally, CMS recommends walking insurance applicants through all of the information typically listed on an insurance card (shown on page 17 of the booklet), so people understand what to expect.




July: Mental health awareness



Drop-in ad features a Native woman sitting outside practicing mindfulness, as she sits with her face toward the sky, her eyes closed, and her palms open. The message encourages people to enroll in health insurance for better access to health care services that help mind and body stay well.

Share this ad in your newsletter or on your website. For more information, please visit CMS’s Outreach and Education Resources page [ https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/American-Indian-Alaska-Native/AIAN/Outreach-and-Education/index.html ].



Public service announcements

Share these brief audio clips and videos, available in certain Native languages and English, on your local radio station, website, and Facebook page.

SoundcloudAudio clips [ https://soundcloud.com/kauffmaninc/sets ]

YoutubeVideos [ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaV7m2-zFKpjsQFh8BTlOc6FH4bFLuqw2&si=6WJO8XlPqVZMuPKn ]



New 2023 twitter logo x icon designPost it

Keep your mind and body healthy. Enroll in insurance now for better access to the services you need to stay well.

https://youtu.be/5uk73cbOo00

#CMSNativeHealth



CMS tribal products

Access these resources online anytime:


* The “Third Party at Work” poster [ https://www.cms.gov/outreach-and-education/american-indian-alaska-native/aian/downloads/your-third-party-at-work-tool-kit.pdf ] (PDF, 752 KB, 1 p) highlights how health care coverage provides additional funds to support the needs of tribal clinics.
* Health Coverage Options for American Indians and Alaska Natives [ https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/technical-assistance-resources/AIAN-health-coverage-options.pdf ] (PDF, 195 KB, 10 pp) discusses cost-sharing protections for Native people enrolled in the Marketplace.
* The CMS Programs at a Glance brochure [ https://www.cms.gov/files/document/cms-programs-glance.pdf ] (PDF, 1.1 MB, 2 pp) reviews health care coverage options and benefits specific to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
 


Health observances



July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Logo for National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health

Share the links to previously recorded webinars in the Elevate Community-Based Organizations [ https://share.nned.net/2024/02/data-storytelling-how-cbos-can-share-their-impact/ ] series, hosted by the National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health.

The webinar series helps behavioral health organization staff better understand how to use data, stories, and visuals to highlight the impact of their work when communicating with funders, community members, and other partners.

Also, encourage people in your community to visit the CMS Division of Tribal Affairs behavioral health website [ https://www.cms.gov/outreach-education/american-indian/alaska-native/behavioral-health ] for help locating a service provider and preparing for appointments.




Additional resources



Campaign to help prevent three STIs

Taking doxycycline 24 to 72 hours after unprotected sex can help prevent three common bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs)—syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.

Recently, the Paths (Re)Membered Project launched a national campaign [ https://www.pathsremembered.org/doxypep/ ] encouraging Native people to ask their health care providers about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP).

The campaign offers downloadable resources [ https://npaihborg.app.box.com/s/kkpyvvbnad9uiag5z2kcmlcnrnmzsm9u/file/1544059926095 ], such as:


* A booklet about DoxyPEP
* Stickers
* A social media toolkit



Report by the Commission on Native Children
Cover of the report titled The Way Forward features several Native children at an outdoor event

The official report of the Alyce Spotted Bear & Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children is now available online.

Titled The Way Forward [ https://commissiononnativechildren.org/reports/TheWayForward.pdf ] (PDF, 52.1 MB, 258 pp), the report offers 29 recommendations to improve the overall system of programs, grants, and supports available to help Native children thrive. Some of those recommendations include:


* Expanding access to the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
* Providing comprehensive prenatal health education and related services to Native mothers and families
* Improving Native student access to education and services that address connections between trauma exposure, suicide, and substance misuse
* Funding Native sexual health organizations and sexual health programs

The report also features case studies that showcase successful efforts to promote wellness and resilience.




Funding opportunities



Indian Housing Block Grant program

*Deadline:* August 29
View the Indian housing funding opportunity [ https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354579 ]

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Indian Housing Block Grant program helps eligible tribes and tribally designated housing entities develop, maintain, and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments.

HUD expects to award 25 grants for a performance period of 5 years or less. Tribes and tribal organizations are encouraged to apply.




Calendar of events



Indian Health Service webinars

Sponsored by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Tele-Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (TBHCE), the IHS tele-education webinars [ https://www.ihs.gov/teleeducation/webinars/ ] listed here are intended for health care team members.

*TBHCE webinar series, 12 p.m. Eastern*
*July 16:* "Lessening Harms and Preventing Future Risk: Teaching Coping and Problem-Solving Skills via Safety Planning"
*July 30:* "Lessening Harms and Preventing Future Risk: Lethal Means Restriction Counseling"
*August 13:* "Youth Social Media, Suicidality and the LGBTQ Community"
*August 27:* "Partnerships for Children and Adolescents in Integrated Care Settings"

*Behavioral health integration webinar series, 12 p.m. Eastern*
*August 15:* "Evaluation Approaches and Sample Findings: Integrated Care in AI/AN Communities"
*September 5:* "Partnerships for Children and Adolescents in Integrated Care Settings"




Maternal Health Summer 2024 Webinar Series

CMS has launched a webinar series [ https://mathematicaorg.webex.com/webappng/sites/mathematicaorg/webinar/webinarSeries/register/0afcb2a5de864194ad1505ec1885c0a7?utm_campaign=fyi_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] highlighting approaches implemented by Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to improve maternal health outcomes. Each webinar begins at 2 p.m. Eastern and lasts 1 hour.

*July 16:* "Addressing Hypertension Before, During and After Pregnancy"
*August 6:* "Overview of Maternal Health Affinity Groups and the Expression-of-Interest Process"
*August 20:* "Medicaid and CHIP Program Collaboration with Hospitals on Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Bundles"




Being Trauma and Healing Informed
Native Wellness Institute logo

*July 16–17
12–7 p.m. Eastern*
Virtual
Register for Being Trauma and Healing Informed [ https://www.nativewellness.com/being-trauma-and-healing-informed.html ]

Native Wellness Institute will facilitate an interactive training session to help health and social service program staff, tribal leaders, and others better understand how trauma impacts behavior in workplaces and communities.




12th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit

*July 16–18*
Mahnomen, Minnesota
Register for the National Native Harm Reduction Summit [ https://web.cvent.com/event/8235e02d-e138-4065-9aec-5a38ba34c748/summary ]

The National Native Harm Reduction Summit is an opportunity for behavioral health care professionals, social service providers, public health professionals, and community members to share knowledge of Indigenous practices to improve the well-being of Indigenous people who use drugs.




World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference
World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference logo

*July 22–25*
Niagara Falls, New York
Register for the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference [ https://thewispc.com/ ]

Hosted by the Seneca Nation, the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference is an opportunity to share stories and knowledge highlighting the role of identity, resilience, and culture in efforts to promote life and reduce suicide risk.




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