Hi Kelly,
Some of our providers have purchased phones for clients - we are still waiting to hear if they can do budget modifications to cover the costs.
NJAMHAA also belongs to a Coalition of provider and consumer advocacy groups that has just drafted a letter to Lifeline providers in our state, with the Department of Human Services copied, asking for streamlined applications for phones, including replacement phones, unlimited minutes and increased data. We anticipate the State will also be writing to the FCC with a similar request, and we remain hopeful we might get a mandate from our Governor.
Here in NJ, all Medicaid services can be done via audio only - i know that may vary by state.
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Mary Abrams
Sr. Health Policy Analyst
New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies, Inc
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609 838-5488
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-01-2020 13:32
From: Kelly Marshall
Subject: How to reach vulnerable populations
Good afternoon,
During this period of social distancing and remote working, have any of you come up with solutions to reach some of your more vulnerable populations who do not have access to telehealth, and how have limited/no access to telephone?
Thanks,
Kelly Marshall, CPHIMS
Manager of Health Information Systems
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