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All Tribes Webinar on the Tribal Sponsorship Programs-Best Practices

Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2024 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time

Registration Link: https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_So_lea8MQp-7mT5aR1nooQ

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Division of Tribal Affairs and the National Indian Health Board (NIHB), is holding this All Tribes Webinar on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time on Tribal Sponsorship Programs-Best Practices.

During the webinar, the presenter will provide an overview of the Tribal sponsorship program. Under this program, Tribes may elect to pay premiums on behalf of uninsured tribal members to purchase health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Indian Health Care Improvement allows Tribes to use federal dollars to purchase insurance for Tribal members. Through a sponsorship program, Tribal members will have greater access to services and increased resources for Tribal health programs.

The presenter will discuss best practices and lessons learned, including some examples of Tribal sponsorship success stories.

For more information on tribal sponsorship from NIHB’s perspective, visit: nihb.org.

Visit the Spotlight page at https://go.cms.gov/AIAN for a copy of the power point presentation which will be available on the day of the webinar.

A recording of the webinar will be posted at: https://www.cms.gov/training-education/partner- outreach-resources/american-indian-alaska-native/all-tribes-calls-webinars

For more information on CMS Tribal outreach materials and resources, visit https://go.cms.gov/AIAN

AVAILABLE STAKEHOLDER RESOURCES

Check out our Partner Tools and Toolkits webpage! It includes a wide range of updated materials, including:

• Virtual Event in a Box (PDF) The box includes instructions and links to Marketplace promotional materials in various languages to use at outreach and educational events.

• Downloadable Materials: The materials include Marketplace promotional and customizable materials in various languages. Resources available include talking points, reference sheet, social media toolkit, graphics, and other promotional materials.
• Reference Sheet (PDF): This document highlights resources to share with your partners.
• Apply to become a Champion for Coverage: Apply to become a Champion for Coverage or encourage other organizations in your area to become Champion for Coverage!
• Order Free Educational Materials: Order products and have them shipped directly to your organization.

AVAILABLE CONSUMER RESOURCES

• HealthCare.gov Blog: https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/get-ready-open-enrollment-is-less-than-2-weeks-away/

• Consumers can apply for health coverage: HealthCare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov
• Find Local Help (Navigators, Certified Application Counselors, Agents & Brokers)
• 24/7 HealthCare.Gov Call Center: 1-800-318-2596 with assistance in over 200 languages, TTY: 1-855-889-4325

The 2023 – 2024 Calendar New Order is here!

CMS’ Division Tribal Affairs is pleased to announce the release of our 18th month calendar for July 2023 to December 2024. This calendar features health information, website links to excellent resources, planning space for items applicable to your family, and other ways to improve your overall health.

The information in the calendar is intended to assist Tribal families in taking better control of their health, including enrollment in health coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
To order the CMS Tribal 2023 -2024 calendar or any of our outreach materials, please visit the Tribal Products Ordering Page. Please allow 2 weeks for your order to be completed.

We hope you enjoy the calendar!

Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?

If so, you may soon need to take steps to find out if you can continue your coverage. Soon, states will resume Medicaid and CHIP eligibility reviews. This means some people with Medicaid or CHIP could be disenrolled from those programs. However, they may be eligible to buy a health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace ®, and get help paying for it.

Here are some things you can do to prepare.

• Make sure your address is up to date.
• Make sure your state has your current mailing address, phone number, email, or other contact information. This way, they’ll be able to contact you about your Medicaid or CHIP coverage.

Get more information

• Contact your state Medicaid office or visit Medicaid.gov for more information about Medicaid or CHIP renewal.
• Call the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 to get details about Marketplace coverage. TTY users can call 1-855-889-4325.

Help spread the word to promote COVID-19 vaccination so we can reach community immunity.

We Can Do This. We’re working to promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence, encourage prevention, and support our partners’ efforts to reach their communities.

Through strong partnerships with tribes and urban Indian organizations across Indian Country, the Indian Health Service has administered more than 1 million COVID-19 vaccines in Native communities, but there is still more work to do to reach community immunity.

You can help by:

• Visit Resources for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribal Leaders
• Joining the COVID-19 Community Corps and receive weekly emails featuring tips, news, and resources to share with your community.
• Using new social media profile frames to display your choice to get vaccinated and encourage your friends and family to do the same.