Spotlight: Increasing access to Medicaid clinic services
People who are able to access health care services through third-party coverage are more likely to seek care when they need it. However, some health services may not be readily available in remote geographic areas.
To help increase access to care in some of those areas, last month CMS approved Medicaid State Plan Amendments in Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
Through the State Plan Amendments, IHS and tribal Medicaid clinic service providers in these six states now have greater flexibility to deliver care where people need it most, whether that’s in homes, schools, or other appropriate community locations.
The recent approval of the State Plan Amendments underscores the importance of efforts to help clinic staff make the most of Medicaid and other third-party coverage options.
For that reason, CMS Division of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with CMS’s Native American Contacts, encourages benefits coordinators, patient registration staff, and billing/coding professionals to attend one of this summer’s CMS/ITU outreach and education trainings. Scroll down to this newsletter’s calendar of events to learn more.
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July: Culture and mental wellness
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Mental health awareness
In observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, encourage adults in your network to undergo training in youth mental health first aid for tribal communities and Indigenous peoples.
The training provides the skills needed to safely identify and support Indigenous youth who are experiencing behavioral health challenges.
Also, remind parents and other caregivers that depression screening is a preventive health service offered routinely for adolescents age 12 and older.
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Tribal HUD-VASH Expansion Grants
Deadline: August 15
Learn more about the Tribal HUD-VASH funding opportunity (PDF, 65 KB, 11 pp)
Submit applications via grants.gov
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Expansion Grants support efforts to reduce the number of Native veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
HUD anticipates making seven awards of about $300,000 each. Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities are welcome to apply. View the 2018 Consolidation Notice (PDF, 229 KB, 10 pp) for a complete list of program requirements.
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CMS ITU trainings
The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) and CMS are providing trainings to help Indian Health Service, tribal, and urban Indian health programs (ITUs) maximize their access to third-party resources through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Marketplace.
The training is intended for business office staff, benefits coordinators, patient registration staff, and billing and coding professionals. Planning is in progress, and registration links will be provided as they become available. For more information, visit NIHB’s CMS/ITU outreach and education training website.
Upcoming ITU trainings by IHS Area
Billings/Portland: July 14–25, virtual
Phoenix: August 4–15, virtual
Albuquerque: August 20–21, in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Oklahoma: August 27–28, in Durant, Oklahoma
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Telebehavioral health webinars
The Indian Health Service TeleBehavioral Health Center of Excellence (TBHCE) is sponsoring the following tele-education webinars for health care team members:
Behavioral Health Integration webinar series, 12 p.m. Eastern
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July 17 – Trauma-Informed Approaches to Cultural Safety
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August 21 – Traditional Healing as Part of the Continuum of Integrated Care: A 2024 Interview with Rick Two-Dogs
Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health webinar series, 2 p.m. Eastern
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July 17 – Concussions in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Outcomes
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July 24 – Sleep Disturbance and Sleep Hygiene for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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August 14 – Selfcare and Wellness for Parents/Caregivers of Children with ASD and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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August 21 – Selfcare and Wellness for Providers of Children with ASD and Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Addressing Burnout
TBHCE webinar series, 12 p.m. Eastern
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July 22 – Ethics in Working with Children, Adolescents, and Families (Including School-Based Behavioral Health)
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August 12 – Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions of Ethical Practice for Behavioral Healthcare Teams
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August 26 – Ethical Issues Working in Rural and Frontier Communities
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2025 Tribal Elder Abuse Code Summit
August 13
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Register for the Tribal Elder Abuse Code Summit
Hosted by the International Association for Indigenous Aging and AARP, the Tribal Elder Abuse Code Summit will support the efforts of tribal communities to develop and enhance culturally relevant elder abuse codes. AARP membership is not required to attend.
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Circle of Harmony HIV/AIDS Wellness Conference
August 26–28
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Register for the Circle of Harmony Conference
Plan to attend the Circle of Harmony HIV/AIDS Wellness Conference, which will address HIV/AIDS services and related syndemic impacts from an Indigenous perspective. The conference’s theme is “Cultural Threads of HIV Wellness: Weaving Healing, Partnerships, and Care.”
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National Tribal Health Conference
September 7–12
Chandler, Arizona
Register for the National Tribal Health Conference
Themed “Culture is Medicine; Community is Healing,” this year’s National Indian Health Board (NIHB) National Tribal Health Conference will highlight connections between policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. Make sure to attend at least one of the federal tribal listening sessions and tribal consultations, to be held September 8 at the conference.
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