India Post News Service
CHICAGO: MAHA announced the award of 1.5 million funding support for 3 years from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to implement the “bridge” project.
The project is designed to close the gap in insurance coverage among Asian and Latino children, parents, and pregnant individuals. Through this project, MAHA will collaborate with local schools, day care centers, community-based organizations, and health providers to enroll limited English-speaking Asian and Latino immigrant children and families to health insurance and improve their access to healthcare.
 “We are so excited about this award from the federal government. This grant will enhance our capacity to better serve the needs of the low-income immigrant families in our communities and to improve their access to health care”, said Dr. Hong Liu, Executive Director of MAHA. All children in Illinois, age 0-19, are covered by the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and FamilyCare covers qualifying parents based on their household size and income. Pregnant women are also encouraged to sign up for perinatal care through the Moms and Babies Program.
Additionally, MAHA is currently hiring a project coordinator experienced in community outreach, serving children and families, and is fluent in English and Mandarin/Cantonese. Please contact HR (312) 225-8659 if you or someone you know might be qualified and interested in the position.
For more information about Medicaid/CHIP eligibility and coverage options, please contact: · Frank Li, Navigator Supervisor for MAHA frankli@maha-us.org; 312-225-6806
