Shared enrollment system - coming November 2008
In Buncombe County, we are fortunate to have a network of safety net providers who offer acute
care, primary care, and case management services for lower income adults and children. In the
fall of 2008, Buncombe County government will embark on a partnership with these providers to
improve patient access to services. Safety Net providers throughout the county will soon begin
using a shared eligibility and enrollment system for public assistance called Medicaider.
Once the new screening and eligibility system is in
use, people who come into a clinic for low-cost health
care can also find out if they might qualify for other
services such as children’s health insurance or food
stamps. Those who qualify will be able to apply on
the spot and will not have togo to a different office
across town.
The Medicaider system uses technology to link
patient information within safety net providers so that
services are delivered effectively and without duplication.
Currently, 16 partners are working together to implement Medicaider in Buncombe County.
care, primary care, and case management services for lower income adults and children. In the
fall of 2008, Buncombe County government will embark on a partnership with these providers to
improve patient access to services. Safety Net providers throughout the county will soon begin
using a shared eligibility and enrollment system for public assistance called Medicaider.
Once the new screening and eligibility system is in
use, people who come into a clinic for low-cost health
care can also find out if they might qualify for other
services such as children’s health insurance or food
stamps. Those who qualify will be able to apply on
the spot and will not have togo to a different office
across town.
The Medicaider system uses technology to link
patient information within safety net providers so that
services are delivered effectively and without duplication.
Currently, 16 partners are working together to implement Medicaider in Buncombe County.
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