Health insurance choices can be confusing and overwhelming. Learning to navigate health care coverage options is an important step toward independent living for transition age youth.
To support youth and the social workers who help them make these important decisions, Full Circle has created several new resources that summarize Medi-Cal enrollment options and offered structured guides for how to make the best choice based on individual, unique circumstances. The materials were developed in collaboration with young people who received stipends for reviewing and giving their feedback on the materials.
Ways to Use These Materials
Caregiver / Helper
☐ Review Their Health Their Choice: FAQ for Caregivers
Goal: Build social worker/caregiver confidence in their role supporting young people making health plan decisions. Consider using the materials during individual sessions or group workshops.
TAY (alone or with support from caregiver)
☐ Review Your Health Your Choice: A Guide for Youth
☐ Complete Health Plan Decision Worksheet
Goal: Increase understanding and importance of health insurance and guide decision making. Support TAY in prioritizing their health needs and identifying a health plan that meets those needs.
Medi-Cal Enrollment Overview
Explains Medi-Cal, enrollment options and provides resources to learn more and how to select a health plan.
Medi-Cal Health Plan Enrollment Guide
A series of worksheets to help youth think about what is important to them and how to make the decision
Guide for Social Workers and Helpers
A support document for caring adults helping youth make the best option
Video Tutorial
Watch a one-minute video tutorial for tips on navigating the Medi-Cal Health Care Options Website.
Acknowledgements
Full Circle Health Network created these materials with direct input from care staff and young people to ensure they met their needs. We would like to thank the following organizations for their collaboration: Unity Care, Casa de Amparo and Fostering Unity.
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