Social Determinants of Health include the conditions in which people are born, live, work, learn, age and grow. These conditions impact the health and health care of individuals. The graphic below provides an example of how Social Determinants can affect your clients’ employees.
Food Insecurity Resources
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Feeding America network is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, working to connect people with food and end hunger.
Vouchers 4 Veggies is a transformative program to increase access and affordability of healthy foods for low-income individuals and families by providing free vouchers for fruit and vegetables.
CalFresh(formerly know as Food Stamps) is for people with limited income, to pay for food at most stores. You can get CalFresh even if you get money from a job. You can own your home and car, and have savings and still be eligible. Maximize CalFresh benefits with the Standard Medical Deduction. For more information on CalFresh, call Second Harvest’s Food Connection hotline at 1-800-984-3663.
Nutrition and Obesity Network Food Insecurity Screening Algorithm for Pediatric Patients
National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479
Community Resources
National Resources
Transportation Insecurity Resources
LA Metro Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program and Transit Access Pass (TAP) Resources
Carrier Resources
Aetna
After buying Aetna, CVS Health has committed $100M to building a new platform and other programs that are aimed at tackling Social Determinants of Health using community health and workplace supports.
Anthem Blue Cross
Find free and reduced-cost programs to help with food, transportation, health, housing, job training and more through Anthem's partnership with Aunt Bertha.
Blue Shield of California
In addition to backing a study analyzing why some cities are healthier than others, the Blue Shield of California Foundation has also started a Health Reimagined initiative which is a comprehensive effort to improve access to affordable quality healthcare.
CCHP (Bay Area)
Read their Quarterly Newsletter to learn more about trending health topics, new classes, new seminars, and new community events.
Community Care Health (Fresno)
"Health Matters" is CCH’s member newsletter, focused on sharing health-and-wellness tips, contributed articles from their network of providers, important information about plan coverage, benefits, services, partnerships and more.
Kaiser Permanente
Their small group medical plans feature:
- $0 copay for preventive care (ACA required)
- Pediatric dental & vision included in medical plans with $0 preventive care (ACA required)
- $0 Televisits (flyers available)
- $0 prenatal care
- $0 adult vision exam (for eye refraction)
Their Choose Healthy program offers:
- A health and wellness library, activity tracking and other tools at no cost
- Discounts on acupuncture, chiropractic care, fitness center access and massage therapy
Sutter Health Plus
Health and Wellness Programs
Preventive Care
UnitedHealthcare
Learn more about UnitedHealthcare solutions – plans, programs and strategies designed to help people live healthier lives and help the healthy system work better for everyone.
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