Health Related Resources

NAACP provides a comprehensive review of recent changes that have occurred with the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, Medicaid Unwinding, and other policy flexibilities that affect access to health care services and insurance coverage for people of color. View the toolkit to learn how to take action in your own community.

NASW is a co-sponsor of the Circle of Life Awards that recognizes innovative programs for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses. Applications are now open for the 2024 Circle of Life Awards! Organizations providing effective, equitable, and patient- and family-centered care, developing meaningful community partnerships, and making use of measures and metrics to advance the field are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted by Monday, July 10, 2023.

This document outlines efforts from the Biden-Harris Administration to keep Americans enrolled in comprehensive health care coverage through the Medicaid renewals process that is taking place in each state.

This document outlines ways that you can help people with Medicaid and CHIP coverage maintain eligibility, as well as strategies that states, community organizations, and health care providers can use to assist individuals with renewing coverage.

This flyer alerts patients that state agencies are starting full eligibility reviews for Medicaid and recommends steps to ensure that their contact information is up to date.

NASW supports National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) on April 16th which inspires, educates, and empowers the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning (ACP). Social workers have the important role of leading ACP conversations with individuals and families and helping organizations prioritize ACP. The 2023 theme of NHDD is Planning ahead and making your wishes known. Here are 25 Potential Resources to Share for National Healthcare Decisions Day.