**Updated August 24, 2009- The proposed agenda for the August 25, 2009 Low Income Health Access ODF from 3:30pm-4:30pmET is as follows: Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), Redeeming & Reassignment. The presentation materials for Redeeming & Reassignment are below in the Downloads section. This agenda is subject to change. If you wish to participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 22153061. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

**Updated July 24, 2009- The next Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 3:30pm- 4:30pmET. If you wish to participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID 22153061. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

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Low Income Health Access ODF Overview

The Low Income Health Access ODF addresses the concerns of the beneficiary advocates, providers, and information intermediaries throughout the country interested in improving access to Medicare and Medicaid for lower income Americans. Generally, CMS addresses are new guidance or initiatives in programs for people with low-incomes, such as the Medicaid and SCHIP programs.  Also, CMS provides information on the  Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, as well as the low-income subsidy.  Services settings such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and 340(b) Hospitals and other providers are also often discussed. CMS co-hosts this forum with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, agency program initiatives, and other related areas impacting the lower income beneficiaries are also included in the Forums.

Downloads
Tuesday, August 25, 2009: Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Announcement (PDF, 24KB) Tuesday, August 25, 2009- Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Materials: Redeeming & Reassignment (PDF, 124KB) Guide to LIS Mailings from CMS, Social Security and Plans Summer & Fall 2008 (PDF, 103KB) Treatment of 2008 Economic Stimulus Tax Rebates & Digital TV Converter Box Coupons (13KB, pdf)
Related Links Inside CMS
Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Mailing List Sign-Up State Medicaid Director Letters Assuring Access to Community Living for the Disabled Fact Sheet Medicaid & Telemedicine Home & Community Based Services Quality CHIP
Related Links Outside CMS
Government Printing Office Federal Register HRSAs FY 2009 Grant Opportunities in the Health Center Program (added 12/12/08) HRSAs General Health Center Program Information (added 12/12/08) Safety Net Provider Weblinks Medicare Provisions & Safety Net Providers Find Free/Low-Cost Health Care National Health Services Corps School Health Program National Assembly On School-Based Health Care CMS Survey and Certification Group Training Site

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