jueves, 16 de octubre de 2014

From Coverage to Care: SAMHSA and CMS partner to help you make the most of your healthcare insurance | SAMHSA Blog

From Coverage to Care: SAMHSA and CMS partner to help you make the most of your healthcare insurance | SAMHSA Blog



From Coverage to Care: SAMHSA and CMS partner to help you make the most of your healthcare insurance

By: Jeffrey A. Coady, PsyD, SAMHSA Region V Administrator
The Affordable Care Act has allowed millions of Americans to receive private health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace during 2014’s open enrollment period.  Additionally, 6.7 million more individuals enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) due to Medicaid expansion in many states.  As a result of the Affordable Care Act, over 62 million people will receive new or expanded coverage for behavioral health.
If you are one of the Americans who got covered thanks to the Affordable Care Act, or you want to help others navigate their new insurance plans, then register now for the Coverage to Care Intiative Webinar on October 28, 2014 at 3pm ET.   This webinar, a partnership between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS) and SAMHSA, will help participants learn how to navigate the “Roadmap to Health,” including mental health and substance abuse services.  The webinar will cover some of the following topics:
  • Understanding your health coverage: Start by knowing how your health plan works. Become familiar with the services that are covered and how much you’ll have to pay. Learn what any new terms mean and how they apply to your coverage.
  • Using prevention to stay healthy: Your coverage doesn’t just help you when you get sick, it’s designed to help keep you healthy.   At regular check-ups, you can ask questions about what vaccinations and screenings your healthcare provider recommends.  After all, prevention is a critical part to staying healthy – and under the Affordable Care Act, many preventive services are covered with no copays or additional costs.
  • Understanding primary care vs. emergency care: When you need a check-up or you’re feeling ill, visit your primary care provider.  But in an emergency, go to the nearest hospital that can help you. How much you’ll have to pay depends on the plan that you chose and the hospital you go to.
  • Following up after appointments: Remember that good care doesn’t stop when you leave your provider’s office.  Make sure you follow your health care provider’s instructions, schedule your follow-up appointments, if needed, and fill any needed prescriptions.
Additional resources are available at marketplace.cms.gov/c2c.

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