Post on 28-Dec-2015
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BackgroundBackground
Legislation enacted into law 2009:
• Public health infrastructure with eight public health districts
• Resource toolkit for uninsured• Health risk assessment• Annual report card on health status
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Goals of KeepMEWell.orgGoals of KeepMEWell.org
To assist Maine residents, especially those who are uninsured, underinsured, or experiencing health disparities to: • Assess their risk for chronic disease.• Receive feedback that promotes action
to address identified health risks.• Link to local community resources that
assist residents in taking action to lower their risk for disease and improve their health.
• Link uninsured and underinsured residents to healthcare services at no cost or sliding scale cost.
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KeepMEWell.org KeepMEWell.org
Two main components:
• Confidential assessmento Provides personalized report based on
zip code • Low cost health care services toolo Searchable database to look for
healthcare services at no or sliding scale cost
o Information on how to get affordable health insurance and help paying for healthcare