Medicaid Reimbursement For CHWs - Learning Sessions

Community Health Worker Connecticut Medicaid Reimbursement

Learning Sessions

Southwestern Area Health Education Center (Southwestern AHEC), is offering four Learning Sessions throughout Connecticut to share information about Medicaid Reimbursement for Community Health Workers. In 2023, Connecticut passed Public Act No. 23-186, mandating the Department of Social Services to design and implement a program providing Medicaid reimbursement for certified community health workers (CHWs) for services to HUSKY Health members, including coordination of healthcare and social supports, navigation of health systems, and health promotion.

Southwestern AHEC, along with the Connecticut Association for Community Action (CAFCA) and the Connecticut Health Center Association of Connecticut (CHC/ACT) received a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation to implement advocacy to advance the implementation of Medicaid reimbursement.

During the Learning Session, participants will learn how to:

· Educate Yourself and Others

· Engage with Decision-Makers

· Mobilize Support

· Use Media and Storytelling

· Push for Legislative and Policy Action

Each of the Learning Sessions will last two hours and will cover the following:

· Overview of CHW Medicaid Reimbursement

· Current Status

· Taking Action through Advocacy: How You Can Make a Difference

· Hands-on Practice Making Your Voice Heard

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

232 N Elm St, 232 North Elm Street, Waterbury, United States