Indiana Community Health Worker Scope of Practice
The purpose of this document is to define the profession of community health worker (CHW) by its scope of practice. This document describes activities that are within the expertise of the profession. This Scope of Practice statement is intended for use by CHWs, their respective employers and payers, and the general public. It serves as […]
Notice of Changes in Methods and Standards for Medicaid Payments for Community Health Worker Services
In accordance with public notice requirements of 42 CFR 447.205, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning (OMPP) publishes this notice of proposed changes to methods and standards governing reimbursement policy for Medicaid services provided by community health workers. This public comment period will run from May 16, […]
Indiana Community Health Worker Workforce Assessment Surveys PowerPoint
Presentation on various Indiana CHW workforce assessment surveys including surveys that assess the status of CHWs and CHW services in Indiana and CHW & employers/payers. Provides a summary of methods, findings, core competencies & issues addressed, and growth & development.
Indiana Community Health Worker Training Manual
Training manual for Indiana CHWs including presentations for the following modules of the curriculum: introduction, core CHW and CHR/CRS skills, ethics, diversity/cultural competency, conflict management, communication skills, practices that promote health and wellness, physical health/chronic disease overview, behavioral health overview, substance use disorders, integrated care model, motivational interviewing, coaching consumers for positive health outcomes, tobacco […]
Using State Plan Amendments for Community Health Worker Medicaid Reimbursement: A Best Practice Case Study from Indiana
This brief, based on interviews with stakeholders in Indiana, provides policymakers, community organizations, and health providers with best practices and learnings from Indiana that can be applied to other states that wish to utilize the preventive services rule change to submit a SPA to reimburse for CHW services. For background on the basics of the […]
State Plan Amendment 18-005
This SPA adds reimbursement for the services of community health workers. Reimbursement will be made under the physician fee schedule reimbursement methodology. Effective Date: July 1, 2018. Approval Date: November 28, 2018.
Project Logic Model
Community Health Worker Coalition of Indiana project logic model. Depicts resources, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
Indiana Community Health Worker Symposium Agenda
Indiana Community Health Worker Symposium tentative program agenda with reference to CHWs vital contribution to the public health system, release of Indiana’s first statewide assessment findings on workforce needs, provider engagement and third-party payer support of the CHW workforce, and discussion on core competencies, standards and credentialing.
Meeting Minutes – March 2, 2012
Community Health Worker Coalition of Indiana meeting minutes regarding the cost-effectiveness and physician engagement of community health workers and assessment of provider and insurer support and engagement of community health workers.
Meeting Minutes – May 4, 2012
Community Health Worker Coalition of Indiana meeting minutes regarding CHWs in rural communities and assignments for coalition/taskforce members.