Using Medicaid as a Resource Webinar Recap

The Coalition's Grants Compliance Officer, Jill Webber, led this presentation about how home repair organizations can leverage Medicaid resources and benefits to support repairs and modifications for clients. Robin Hartmann, Executive Director of Umpqua Valley Habitat for Humanity, and Virginia Ohler, Executive Director of West Tuality Habitat for Humanity, also shared about their experiences utilizing Medicaid in providing home modifications. 

Before coming to the Coalition, Jill served as an AmeriCorps Economic Mobility Coach, working on health justice projects for people affected by mass incarceration. Her previous positions include leading the health equity programs for a Medicaid health plan, managing grants for community health centers, providing health education for the state of California, and creating culturally competent outreach programs for farmworkers across the country. Jill received a BS in Community Health Education and an MPH in Health Administration from San Diego State University. She works remotely from Greer, SC. 

• Webinar Recording

• Webinar Slides
• Additional Resources

• • Link to state specific programs:
    • https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/home-modifications/medicaid-waivers
    • https://www.accessiblemed.com/medicaid-home-modification-funding-guide/
  • Suggestions for getting started with your local Medicaid providers:
    • Find out who your community representative is
    • Invite them to events
    • Call local health plans
    • Find your Medicaid Ombudsman
    • Collect member handbooks
    • Have your clients call their health plan or download their member handbook

If you have questions about this presentation, please reach out to Jill at jill@coalitionforhomerepair.org.