Preliminary data indicate that the pilots improve health outcomes and save the state money.
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – The Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI) expresses concern about the decision to discontinue funding for the Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP). HOP is designed to improve health outcomes for Medicaid recipients with complex social needs and reduce financial burden on the health care system.
HOP operates on the NCCARE360 platform. Administered by FHLI, NCCARE360 is the nation’s first and only statewide coordinated network that connects health and human service providers throughout North Carolina to improve care coordination and service delivery.
“The discontinuation of a program like HOP, which shows evidence of cost savings, raises significant concerns,” said Rachel Marquez, MPH, senior program director for NCCARE360. “The decision will reduce access to care for individuals with the greatest needs and result in higher costs to the state.”
FHLI remains committed to supporting programs that address the social drivers of health and improve outcomes for all North Carolinians. NCCARE360 will continue to connect health and human service providers, regardless of HOP funding, enabling them to coordinate care and deliver essential services more effectively and efficiently.
About NCCARE360
NCCARE360 is a public-private partnership between the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation (FHLI). NCCARE360 is integral to NCDHHS’s mission is to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. The NCCARE360 implementation team includes United Way of North Carolina, NC 211, and Unite Us.
Beginning December 1, 2023, more North Carolinians will be able to get health coverage through NC Medicaid. This will be a game changer for the more than 600,000 people who will be able to access health care and is the most significant investment in the health of our state in decades. Thank you to the many partners that have helped make this a reality.
Now we need your help to be sure that North Carolinians know who is eligible and how to apply. We have a new website, bilingual toolkit and a sign-up form to stay updated on the most current information about how more North Carolinians will be able to get health coverage through NC Medicaid. Please use these tools with your networks and communities.
The bilingual toolkit includes:
Day 1 Flyer:An overview of who is eligible and how to enroll.
Social Media: Graphics and posts to share on your channels.
Family Planning Flyer: Information for the approximately 300,000 people who receive limited benefits through Family Planning Medicaid who will be automatically enrolled in full Medicaid.
Medicaid Essentials Deck: A presentation to share with your community on who is eligible and how to enroll.
ePass Video: An overview of how to apply online through ePass.
To stay updated with the latest information, be notified when the application process goes live, and receive the newest resources, complete this sign-up form.
Thank you for helping more people in your communities get health coverage through NC Medicaid. Together we will ensure more than 600,000 people gain access to health care across North Carolina.
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A partir del 1 de diciembre de 2023, más habitantes de Carolina del Norte podrán obtener cobertura médica a través de NC Medicaid. Este es un momento muy importante para las más de 600,000 personas que podrán acceder a la atención médica y es la inversión más significativa en la salud de nuestro estado en décadas. Gracias a los muchos colaboradores que han ayudado a que esto se vuelva realidad.
Ahora necesitamos tu ayuda para asegurarnos de que los habitantes de Carolina del Norte tengan la información que necesitan para saber quién es elegible y cómo completar una solicitud. Tenemos un nuevo sitio web, un kit de herramientas de comunicación bilingüe y un formulario donde puedes registrarte para recibir la información más actualizada sobre cómo más habitantes de Carolina del Norte podrán obtener cobertura médica a través de NC Medicaid. Por favor usa estas herramientas con tus redes y comunidades.
El kit de herramientas bilingüe incluye:
Folleto del día 1: descripción general de quién es elegible y cómo pueden inscribirse.
Boletines: información para incluir en boletines y correos electrónicos.
Redes sociales: gráficos y publicaciones para compartir en tus redes sociales.
Folleto de Planificación Familiar: información para las aproximadamente 300,000 personas que reciben beneficios limitados a través del programa de Planificación Familiar de Medicaid y que quedarán inscritas para automáticamente recibir beneficios completos de Medicaid.
Para mantenerte actualizado con la información más reciente, recibir una notificación cuando el proceso de solicitud entre en funcionamiento y recibir los recursos más recientes, regístrate aquí.
Gracias por ayudar a más personas en tu comunidad a obtener cobertura médica a través de NC Medicaid. Juntos garantizaremos que más de 600,000 personas tengan acceso a la atención médica que necesitan en todo Carolina del Norte.
