Healthy Lifestyles Initiative

 

 

2012 Healthy Lifestyles Initiative Conference Schedule

Exploring ways to reduce health disparities within African American communities

PROJECT TIME ACTIVITY TEAM DESIRED OUTCOME(S) DELIVERABLE(S)

Joint Legislative Hearing: Emerging Disparities and their Impact on the Safety Net System

(Northern CA)

 March 28,
2012		 Joint Legislative Briefing with the CLBC and the Senate Health Committee CLBC Policy Institute, AHA, CBHN, ADA, NMQF, HAAF, CDU, ISHIB, CDC, and NIH.  To identify emerging health disparities in the African American community.
 To educate policy makers on the impact of these health disparities on the State’s Safety Net System.		  Provide accurate and timely data to Caucus members, collaborators and community.
 Submit articles to Journal of Ethnicity & Disease.

Health Leadership Conference

(Northern CA)

 March 30,
2012		 Joint conference with CA Black Health Network, the CA Black Chamber of Commerce, HAAF and their collaborators in Northern California. CLBC Policy Institute, CBHN, CABCC, HAAF, CDU, ISHIB, CDC, and NIH. To educate community groups and key stakeholders on President Obama’s Health Care Reform and enrollment and training.  Provide accurate and timely data to Caucus members, collaborators and community.
 Submit articles to Journal of Ethnicity & Disease.

Emerging Health Disparities in the African American Community

(Los Angeles County)

 June
2012		 Joint conference with Healthy African American Families (HAAF), and their collaborators in the Los Angeles County area. CLBC Policy Institute, HAAF, CDU, UCLA, ISHIB, CDC, and NIH. To educate community groups and key stakeholders on emerging diseases that African American are exhibiting disparities e.g. Melanoma, and HIV & Aids  Provide accurate and timely data to Caucus members, collaborators and community.
 Submit articles to Journal of Ethnicity & Disease.

Environmental Health Impact Conference

(Inland Empire)

 July
2012		 Joint conference with Coalition for Clean Air, Healthy African American Families (HAAF) and their collaborators in the Inland Empire. CLBC Policy Institute, HAAF, CDU, Hewlett Foundation, Coalition for Clean Air, ISHIB, CDC, and NIH.  To educate community groups and key stakeholders on how air pollution affects their health.  Provide accurate and timely data to Caucus members, collaborators and community.
 Submit articles to Journal of Ethnicity & Disease.

Mental Health and Depression in the African American Community

(San Diego)

 August
2012		 Joint conference with CA Black Health Network (CBHN), Healthy African American Families (HAAF), and their collaborators in the San Diego area. CLBC Policy Institute, CBHN, HAAF, CDU, UCLA, ISHIB, CDC, and NIH.  To educate community groups and key stakeholders on how to deal with depression in the African American Community.  Provide accurate and timely data to Caucus members, collaborators and community.
 Submit articles to Journal of Ethnicity & Disease.

Women’s Health Conference

(Northern CA)

 September
2012		 Joint conference with Women’s Health Groups, Women’s Caucus, Healthy African American Families (HAAF) and Northern California CLBC Policy Institute, HAAF, CDU, Hewlett Foundation, Coalition for Clean Air, ISHIB, CDC, and NIH.  To educate community groups and key stakeholders on the key health issues affecting African American women.
 To identify ways to address these disparities.		  Provide accurate and timely data to Caucus members, collaborators and community.
 Submit articles to Journal of Ethnicity & Disease.

Healthy Lifestyles for Healthy African American Families Conference

(Los Angeles County)

 October
2012		 Joint conference with Healthy African American Families (HAAF) and their collaborators in the Los Angeles County area. CLBC Policy Institute, HAAF, CDU, ISHIB, CDC, and NIH.  To educate community groups and key stakeholders on how to live healthy lifestyles as a family as a whole unit.  Provide accurate and timely data to Caucus members, collaborators and community.
 Submit articles to Journal of Ethnicity & Disease.
Journal of Ethnicity & Disease March
2013		 Produce the Journal of Ethnicity & Disease highlighting the entire conference series and its findings. CLBC Policy Institute, HAAF, CDU, UCLA, and ISHIB.  Production of a volume of the Journal dedicated entirely to the Healthy Lifestyles Initiative.  Send copies of journal to legislative members and key stakeholders in the health community.

 

 

CLBC Safety Net Booklet (PDF)

Health Information Resources: Statewide Programs

 

Access to Low-Cost Healthcare

www.dhcs.ca.gov

  • Medi-Cal Eligibility
    • 65 or older
    • Blind
    • Disabled
    • Under 21
    • Pregnant
    • In a skilled nursing or intermediate care home
    • On a refugee status for a limited time, depending how long you have been in the United States
    • A parent or caretaker relative or a child under 21 if:
      • The child's parent is deceased or doesn't live with the child, or
      • The child's parent is incapacitates, or
      • The child's parent Is under-employed or unemployed.
  • If enrolled in one of the following programs, you can get Medi-cal:
    • SSI/SSP
    • CalWorks (AFDC)
    • Refugee Assistance
    • Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program
    • In-Home Supportive Services
  • 250% Working Disabled Program - The Working Disabled Program allows certain individuals to become eligible for Medi-Cal by paying low monthly premiums based on countable income. To qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria:
    • Continuously meet the federal definition of disability, without regard to ability to perform substantial gainful activity;
    • Have net family income of less than 250 percent of the federal poverty level; and
    • Would be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary program benefits if it weren't for their earnings.

www.mrmib.ca.gov
The Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) provides health insurance for Californians unable to obtain coverage in the individual health insurance market because of their pre-existing conditions. Californians qualifying for the program participate in the cost of their coverage by paying premiums. The State of California supplements those premiums to cover the cost of care in MRMIP. Tobacco tax funds currently subsidize the MRMIP.
Qualifications:

  • California resident.
  • Cannot be eligible for both Part A and Part B of Medicare, unless eligible solely because of end-stage renal disease.
  • Cannot be eligible to purchase any health insurance for continuation of benefits under Cobra or CalCobra
  • Unable to secure adequate coverage

www.pcip.ca.gov
The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan is a health coverage option for people who have been locked out of the health insurance market because of a pre-existing condition. It provides people with a pre-existing condition the same coverage that a healthy person receives, and at the same price. The following are the eligibility requirements:

  • Resident of California.
  • A pre-existing condition as shown by:
    • Rejection letter from a health insurance company in the last 12 months, or
    • Offered coverage with premiums higher than those of the MRMIP preferred provider organization (PPO) in the geographic region where the individual is seeking coverage.
  • U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or lawfully present.
  • No health insurance coverage in the last six months prior to application.
  • Not enrolled in Medicare Part A & Part B; or COBRA or Cal-COBRA benefits.
  • Social Security Number required.
  • Dependent coverage not available.

Children's Services

www.dhs.ca.gov/ccs
California Children Services - A state program that helps children with certain diseases, physical limitations, or chronic health problems. Eligibility requirements include:

  • Child under 21 years old
  • Have a medical problem that CCS covers
  • California resident
  • Family income under $40,000 (your adjusted gross income on the state tax form)

www.schoolhealthcenters.org

  • Provides basic primary care on school campus' similar to health clinics. Services may include: primary care, mental health, health education, and or dental care at low or no cost.
  • Directory of School Based facilities
  • For eligibility requirements contact: (510) 268-1260.

http://www.haafii.org/uploads/Free_and_Low_Cost_Dental_Services_10.09.09.pdf
Free and Low Cost Dental Care in Los Angeles County by Service Planning Area.

www.ccfc.ca.gov
First 5 California is dedicated to improving the lives of California's young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs. Since its creation nearly a decade ago, First 5 California has brought these critical services to millions of parents, caregivers and children ages 0 to 5.

www.healthyfamiles.ca.gov

  • The Healthy Families program is a low cost insurance for children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.

Advocacy

www.cablackhealthnetwork.org
The mission of the California Black Health Network (CBHN) is to improve the health status of African Americans in California. In pursuing this mission, CBHN provides a forum where policy makers, providers, consumers, and advocates concerned about the health status and access to care for African Americans can engage in problem analysis and solution building. The organization also strives to develop and implement programs that will advance the value of health promotion and prevention among people of color.

www.cabwhp.org
Founded in 1994, the California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP) focuses on empowering Black women to take personal responsibility for our own health and to advocate for changes in policies that adversely affect Black women's health status.

www.cpehn.org
The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) is a statewide network of multicultural health organizations working together to improve health care access and eliminate health status disparities in California's communities of color. The mission of CPEHN is to promote changes to health policy decision-making and health care delivery systems that improve the health status of our diverse communities.

www.cpca.org
The mission of the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) is to promote and facilitate equal access to quality health care for individuals and families through organized primary care clinics and clinic networks that, among other things, seek to maintain cost-effective, affordable medical services, as well as meet the linguistic and cultural needs of California's diverse population.

www.disabilityrightsca.org
Disability Rights California works in partnership with persons with disabilities - to protect, advocate for, and advance their human, legal, and service rights. It strives towards a society that values all people and supports their rights to dignity, freedom, choice, and quality of life.

www.healthconsumer.org
The Health Consumer Alliance (HCA) is a partnership of consumer assistance programs operated by community-based legal services organizations. Our common mission is to help low-income people obtain essential health care. HCA's local Health Consumer Centers operate in six counties that, together, including 60% of poor Californians: Fresno, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, and San Mateo.

www.hrh.org
The Health Rights Hotline provides free assistance and information about your rights in health care. We serve residents of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties in California.

www.cpca.org
California Primary Care Association (CPCA) is the statewide leader and recognized voice representing the interests of California community clinics and health centers and their patients. CPCA represents more than 800 not-for-profit community clinics and health centers (CCHCs) who provide comprehensive, quality health care services, particularly for low-income, uninsured and underserved Californians, who might otherwise not have access to health care.

CPCA's diverse membership includes community and free clinics, federally funded and federally designated clinics, rural and urban clinics, large and small clinic corporations and clinics dedicated to special needs and special populations. CPCA is designated by the Federal Bureau of Primary Health Care as the state primary care association and receives federal program support to develop and enhance services for member clinics.

www.haafii.org
Healthy African American Families is a non-profit, community serving agency. Our mission is to improve the health outcomes of the African American, Latino and Korean communities in Los Angeles County by enhancing the quality of care and advancing social progress through education, training, and collaborative partnering with community, academia, researchers and government.

Family Planning Services

www.familypact.org

  • Provides no cost family planning services to eligible low-income men and women. This clinical program increases access to services by expanding the provider network to include medical providers, pharmacies, and laboratories.

www.ppactionca.org
Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (PPAC) is one of 21 state, public affairs offices of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. At this site you will find information on California and federal legislation, reproductive health issues, links to their nine statewide affiliates, and to their clinics and services.

Support Resources

www.health-access.org
Health Access is the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition advocating for quality, affordable health care for all Californians.

  • Preserving access to care - Fighting budget cuts to deny care and coverage to Californians;
  • Providing consumer protections - Working to protect consumers against medical debt and abusive practices by insurers, providers, and others in the health care industry; and
  • Expanding coverage and winning comprehensive health reform - Organizing for quality, affordable coverage for all, at both the state and federal level.

www.211.org
2-1-1 provides free and confidential information and referral. Call 2-1-1 for help with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling and more.

www.opa.ca.gov
The Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) is an independent state office established in July 2000 in conjunThe Office of the Patient Advocate (OPA) is an independent state office established in July 2000 in conjunction with the Department of Managed Health Care. The OPA was created to represent the interests of health plan members to get the care they deserve and to promote transparency and quality health care by publishing an annual Quality of Care Report Card.
The OPA has three primary functions:
Consumer Education: Create and distribute educational materials, and perform and coordinate public outreach throughout California.

Public Reporting: Develop an annual Quality of Care Report Card including but not limited to health care service plans.

Collaboration: Work with government and nongovernment patient assistance programs; make referrals and recommendations to the Department of Managed Health Care.

The OPA can help you:

  • Find a doctor
  • Understand medical coverage choices
  • Get the right care
  • Find a mental health specialist

Finding the Right Doctor
www.opa.ca.gov/worksheets
Office of the Patient Advocate: Choose a Doctor Worksheet

Understanding Medical Coverage Choices
www.HealthCareOptions.dhcs.ca.gov
Medi-Cal Managed Care: Health Care Options

www.insurance.ca.gov
CA Department of Insurance

www.HealthCareOptions.dhcs.ca.gov
Medi-Cal Managed Care: Health Care Options

www.opa.ca.gov/rightplan
Office of the Patient Advocate: Selecting the Right Plan

Getting the Right Care
www.HealthHelp.ca.gov
CA Health Plan Help Center

www.opa.ca.gov/worksheets
Office of the Patient Advocate: Worksheets

www.Healthcare.ca.gov
State of California

Choosing Treatment for Health Conditions
www.MedlinePlus.gov
National Library of Medicine

www.MayoClinic.com
Mayo Clinic

www.HealthFinder.gov
US Department of Health & Human Services

A Person to Solve Your Problems or Complaints
www.HealthHelp.ca.gov
CA Health Plan Help Center

www.CaHealthAdvocates.org
Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP)

www.DHCS.ca.gov
Medi-Cal Managed Care Office of the Ombudsman

Mental Health Services
www.NAMI.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Share Ourselves
www.StoriesThatHeal.samhsa.gov

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Federal Services

www.hhs.gov
The Consumer Assistance Program offers resources to States and Territories to educate consumers about their health coverage options and ensure their access to accurate information.

  • Adding Adult Children to Your Health Plan
  • Eliminating Dollar Limits on Your Benefits
  • Protecting Children With Pre-Existing Health Conditions
  • Protecting Your Choice of Health Care Providers
  • Lowering Your Cost for Preventive Services
  • Curbing Insurance Cancellations
  • Getting Value for Your Premium Dollar

http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/
Federally-funded health centers care for you, even if you have no health insurance. You pay what you can afford, based on your income. Health centers provide

  • checkups when you're well
  • treatment when you're sick
  • complete care when you're pregnant
  • immunizations and checkups for your children
  • dental care and prescription drugs for your family
  • mental health and substance abuse care if you need it

Health centers are in most cities and many rural areas.