Subpopulations within the African American/African Heritage population have characteristics or experiences that influence their understanding of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and enrollment in health coverage. Many young adults feel a sense of invincibility that tends to reduce the sense of urgency to enroll in health coverage. Incarcerated fathers have difficulty qualifying for health care services while in transition into the community. Senior citizens often receive misinformation or lack information about how the ACA affects Medicare. Nevertheless, for these and other subpopulations, the ACA provides benefits that can lead to better access to quality, affordable health care.
This training will help family members, providers, faith leaders, community agencies and other participants understand and address subpopulation-specific barriers related to understanding and enrolling in health coverage under the ACA, and will share strategies to address these barriers through ACA outreach and enrollment practices. This webinar is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
By the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
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Identify subpopulations within the African American/African Heritage population and specific characteristics that may affect enrollment
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Clearly define barriers faced by subpopulations within the African American/African Heritage population and their ability and desire to engage in ACA outreach and enrollment efforts
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Develop strategies to eliminate barriers to the enrollment of African American/African Heritage subpopulations
Special Guests Speakers Include:
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Donald Jones, Running Back Retired, NE Patriots and Buffalo Bills
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Gerard Crawford, National Advisory Board Member, National Leadership Council on African American Behavioral Health (NLC)
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Ezra Bourne, President, LPE Associates