BH Forum materials - November 2024
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Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss and vote on proposal(s) to spend-down funds.
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Exciting Updates and New Opportunities for the HRSA Community Health Worker Training Program
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In the first week of September, we had a formal walkthrough with a delegation of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) representatives from DC around our Community Health Worker (CHW) initiatives, including our training and apprenticeship programs and our Eastern Wa CHW Network. Read on to learn more about exciting updates and new opportunities taking place!
Read MoreBH Forum materials - September 2024
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Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss and vote on proposals to shift funding allocation.
Read MoreApple Health Expansion: Expanding Immigrant Health Coverage in WA
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Apple Health Expansion provides free healthcare coverage for adults age 19 and older with certain immigration statuses, including undocumented community members.
Have you previously applied for Washington Apple Health and were denied due to immigration status? You may be eligible for Apple Health Expansion! Applying for Apple Health is always free and does not impact immigration status.
Read MoreBH Forum materials - June 2024
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Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
Read More2023 Year in Review
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2023 started with a fresh look at the renewal of Waiver 1115 for our state, and also provided us a unique opportunity to look back at our last 5 (ish) years of progress in our region.
Read MoreBH Forum materials - April 2024
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Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
Read More2024 Update: Behavioral Health Workforce Investments
/Better Health Together convenes a regional Behavioral Health Forum made up of organizations that provide behavioral health services and institutions that educate the behavioral health workforce. Using Integrated Managed Care dollars set aside by the BHT Board, this self-governing group designs and funds initiatives focused on the behavioral health workforce. This page highlights the way these dollars have supported the community-based workforce, clinicians, and behavioral health interns to strengthen behavioral health services in Eastern Washington.
BH Forum materials - February 2024
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Topics: Updates on current initiatives. Discuss training ideas and start planning for implementation.
Read MoreWe're hiring! Come join our team in 2024
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We need your help to find the change-makers, the big thinkers, and the equity champions in our community who can help us improve the lives of everyone who calls Eastern Washington home.
Read MoreOpen Enrollment 11: Health Coverage for 2024
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Open Enrollment season is upon us! During Open Enrollment, individuals and families can check their insurance coverage options, compare health plans, and enroll in health insurance coverage for 2024. Our navigators can help you compare your health coverage options and enroll!
Read MoreCommunity Linkages RFP Recipients
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The Community Linkages RFP is live now, a $3.6 million funding opportunity. BHT is inviting proposals from organizations providing care coordination and services for social determinants of health. Learn how to apply here.
Read MoreFrom the HCA: Be aware of Medicaid renewal scams→
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Reports of fake texts and phone calls to Medicaid clients have been reported over the past couple weeks in other states. We’re asking Apple Health (Medicaid) clients to be aware of suspicious contact seeking money to maintain their health coverage.
Read More2022 Equity Assessment
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The 2022 Regional Report is now available!
Better Health Together offered the Equity Assessment to partner organizations throughout Eastern Washington as a way to continue our shared work of advancing equity in our region.
Read MoreWe're hiring!→
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Better Health Together is hiring! Visit our Careers page to learn more about current position openings and apply to join our team of tenacious problem-solvers.
Read MoreBHT's 2022 Year in Review
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Here’s a look back at 2022, and a glimpse into some of the exciting things to come in 2023!
Read MoreOpen Enrollment 10: Health Coverage for 2023
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Open Enrollment season is upon us! New and existing Healthplanfinder customers can begin shopping for a 2023 Qualified Health Plan (QHP) and Qualified Dental Plan (QDP) on November 1, 2022. Our navigators can help customers select a plan by December 15, 2022 for their coverage to start January 1, 2023!
Read MoreCOVID Housing Grant Program Centers BIPOC Communities and The Power of Human Connection
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Last year, Better Health Together partnered with five community organizations with strong ties and trusted relationships with members of their community to provide housing assistance through the City of Spokane Emergency Housing grant. Through this work, organizations identified families impacted by COVID and needing financial assistance to stabilize their housing situation. The partner organizations have served more than 250 households to date! Many of these households had been facing imminent eviction.
Read MoreMedicaid Transformation Project (MTP) Public Comment Period
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The HCA is asking for feedback on their draft application for our state’s Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver renewal. They will use feedback to refine the application that the HCA will submit to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this summer. Read the letters from BHT’s Board of Directors and Community Voices Council.
Read MoreRFP: Network Administrator, Tribal Partners Collaborative
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The Tribal Partners Collaborative is seeking a Network Administrator or Project Manager for a 12-month contracted position.
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