When conducting an initial needs assessment, it's important to remember that individuals who are members of vulnerable and/or underserved populations might have poorer health than the average consumer. They might get fewer or inadequate health care services.
There are more than 560 federally recognized tribes, including more than 200 ANCSA regional and village corporations. The members of these tribes and shareholders of ANCSA corporations are referred to in this training as American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs).
Coverage is very important because it helps reduce the financial burden of seeking health care. Consumers who lack coverage are less likely to get medical care and more likely to be in poor health. As a best practice, you should explain the dangers of lacking coverage to the consumers you help.
FR 37160). Some of these requirements may change pending the outcome of lawsuits brought against HHS seeking declaratory and injunctive relief from the Final Rule , and are also affected by previous court orders dating back to December 2016 that continue to be litigated.
Jasmine is a 27-year-old consumer who lives in rural Arkansas. She is a lawfully present person who identifies strongly with her Japanese culture and has LEP. She works full time as a hostess in a diner making $10 per hour. Jasmine is single and also has limited vision. You have scheduled a meeting with Jasmine to discuss coverage options.
When you help consumers who may be vulnerable and/or underserved apply for and enroll in coverage through the Marketplaces, you should be familiar with who they are, what barriers they face when getting coverage, any special rules or provisions for helping them access coverage, and what your responsibilities are when you assist them.
You should be able to communicate appropriately and effectively when you're working with vulnerable or underserved consumers. Your primary goal is to earn their trust . Communication methods that work well with one community or individual within a community may not necessarily work well for other communities or individuals.