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Congratulations Sarah!
New ASHA Board Member
CKF-IN celebrates that Sarah Thompson, Director of Agency Support & CKF Learning Collaborative, has been elected by the American School Health Association (ASHA) membership to a 3-year term on the ASHA Board of Directors!
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Disability and Independence in Rural America
The latest report from the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services describes disability prevalence in rural areas and federal programs for people with disabilities. The paper outlines key considerations for rural disability services, including access, Medicaid and Medicare coverage, workforce, and telehealth and technology.
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Reframing Health Disparities in Rural America: A Communications Toolkit
The FrameWorks Institute and the National Network of Public Health Institutes collaborated to provide resources for communicating effectively about rural health disparities with a variety of audiences. Strategies include social media messaging, public conversations with non-scientific audiences, letters to the editor or other written commentaries, and messages to elected officials.
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Statement by Secretary Xavier Becerra
The latest data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) show more than 13 million adults seriously thought about suicide last year, nearly four million planned a suicide attempt, and nearly two million attempted suicide. The CDC reports that suicide was the second-leading cause of death among youth and young adults.
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Pandemic Disruptions Continue to Affect Learning
According to a monthly survey from the National Center for Education Statistics, about 33% of K-12 students in the United States are behind grade level. The findings demonstrate how grade school students are still struggling after the pandemic. Funding for schools was provided through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) to aid schools during the pandemic; however, those funds must be used by September 2024. This could result in budget cuts and layoffs for many school districts, which could hinder strategies put in place to address the gap.
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Medicaid and CHIP Help Keep Kids and Teens
Healthy and Protected
Staying on track with the recommended immunization schedule for vaccines like HPV, MMR (measles, mumps and rubella), and meningitis is a critical part of making sure children stay healthy for school, childcare, and beyond. According to the CDC, during the COVID-19 pandemic children in the United States fell behind on immunizations. While immunizations rates have increased over the last few years, many children continue to be behind. Back-to-School season serves as a backdrop to remind families about the importance of catching up on missed vaccinations so kids and teens can be better protected from disease and severe illness.
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Teen Vaping
Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported Thursday, pointing to a shrinking number of high school students who are using Elf Bar and other fruity, unauthorized e-cigarettes. The latest survey numbers show the teen vaping rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023. More than 1.6 million students reported vaping in the previous month—about one-third the number in 2019, when underage vaping peaked.
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Household Health Spending Calculator
As the annual open enrollment for health insurance begins, KFF’s updated Household Health Spending Calculator provides an estimate of health care expenses for users, including the cost of premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and taxes to fund health care programs.
Many American families have seen the costs of health services and premiums grow faster than their wages. Over 1 in 4 adults delayed or did not get some form of care due to cost, including medical or dental care. This interactive tool, updated with 2022 data, helps users understand these rising costs and how they vary by family size, income, insurance, and health status.
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Investing in Children
The federal government invests more than $500 billion annually in children through various programs and tax provisions. These investments are spent on health, education, childcare, basic income, nutrition and housing. A new Urban Institute brief discusses these investments and the short term and long term benefits for children and society at large. For example, for every dollar invested in health, the government receives a $1.78 return, which includes savings from reduced hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and increased tax revenue. The brief also explores how investments in different areas compound and result in benefits across programs. For example, housing investments, income supports, and nutrition programs all impact health.
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Building Bridges Events
The Bureau of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) will host a round of Building Bridges events, which allow individuals and their families to meet and speak with DDRS staff. These events offer an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback as well as discuss any other concerns or successes with bureau services. These meetings are solely for families and individuals with disabilities to provide a forum for constructive and valuable conversations on successes and concerns, as well as providing suggestions or input for positive change.
There are two virtual options and five in-person options, starting with an in-person event in Warsaw on 9/16.
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Statewide Needs Assessment Survey for Seniors
FSSA’s Division of Aging released the 2024 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults, now open to all residents aged 60 and older. Indiana is conducting this survey in partnership with Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state and Polco, a trusted research firm and civic engagement organization. The questionnaire, developed by National Research Center at Polco, gathers insights from seniors about their experiences with local employment and volunteer opportunities, housing, accessibility, mobility, and physical and mental health.
Survey results will help identify the greatest challenges and needs for older adults across the state. This public input will support the development of related policies, initiatives, and community programs.
All Indiana residents aged 60 or older are encouraged to participate by visiting polco.us/indiana24. This survey is available online in English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Tagalog.
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Marketplace Training Now Available
The Plan Year 2025 Assister Certification Training is now available in preparation for Marketplace open enrollment November 1, 2024 – January 15, 2025. Training can be accessed through the CMS Enterprise Portal. The Plan Year 2025 FFM Assister Certification Training Guide provides an overview of how to register as a new assister using the Identity Verification process, or login as a returning assister. Returning assisters should not create another account.
New users register here: New User Registration
Existing users can login at: Existing User Registration
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Virtual Heart to Heart Conference
Registration for Family to Family's 2024 Virtual Heart to Heart Conference is now open! With sessions covering topics like Manifestation Determinations, Transition to Adulthood & Competitive Integrated Employment, Home Modifications, Childcare, and more, this year's FREE conference can't be missed.
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Indiana 211 University
Indiana 211 is offering monthly webinars on various topics. This month on September 18th at 10 am ET, the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration’s (FSSA’s) Division of Mental Health and Addiction will present on the state’s suicide prevention efforts and available resources.
Click here to join live the presentation on September 18th at 10 ET.
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Enhancing Medicaid Equity Through
Health Literacy: Practical Strategies
The Center for Health Care Strategies is hosting a webinar on September 24th at 2 pm EDT to explore opportunities to enhance health equity by addressing health literacy. Panelists will discuss practical steps to address health literacy and provide concrete implementation examples and lessons.
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Beyond the Basics Webinars
Beyond the Basics is continuing the annual training series. Past webinars are recorded and available here. All webinars and office hours are at 2 pm ET.
September 17th – Webinar: Immigration -Related Eligibility for Health Coverage Programs
September 24th – Webinar: Boosting Enrollment Among People Who Are Immigrants & Their Families: Outreach and Application Process Considerations
October 1st – Webinar: Preventing and Resolving Data Matching Issues
October 8th – Webinar: What's New for 2025
October 10th – Webinar: El Mercado de Seguros Medicos: Novedades para 2025
October 15th – Office Hours: Plan Design and Plan Comparison
October 22nd – Office Hours: HealthCare.gov Redetermination & Renewal Process for 2025
October 29th – Webinar: Enrollment Trivia Challenge
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Outreach and Enrollment Planning Summit
Young Invincibles is planning their 5th annual Summit. This free event will cover topics related to the upcoming 2025 Marketplace Open Enrollment including enhanced financial help and new options for DACA recipients. A full agenda will be released soon.
The Summit is on October 3rd 12:30 – 5 pm ET.
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IHCP Enrollment
Total Membership decreased in July.
With 1,965,451 members, there were 1,324, or -0.07%, fewer members in July 2024 than in June 2024.
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