“Having stability in healthcare and food safety helps students focus on their academic success, rather than having to choose between them,” he said. Thomas FamVice President of Strategy at IEHP. “We hope that the success of this partnership will allow for more innovative thinking when it comes to strengthening happiness and quality of life in IE. California. ”
The partnership goals are:
- Enroll all eligible students in Medi-Cal, Covered California and/or CalFresh.
- Strengthen student equitable access to medical and behavioral health services.
- We will strengthen our campus infrastructure to provide Medi-Cal-qualified services.
- Remove any existing barriers to these services.
The initiative is part of several projects identified from California Community College Vision 2030. A strategic plan that outlines the community college roadmap and future community college programming and services.
12 universities in nine districts San Bernardino and Riverside The county serves more than 164,750 students. Of that number, approximately 93,000 students are considered financially ineffective.
San Bernardino Community The university district was identified as a blueprint for launching the program at San Bernardino Valley College, a number of students with many participating on two campuses. San Bernardino and Crafton Hills College At Yukaipa, we self-identify as a low-income person.
The district serves 20,000 students at both Valley Colleges Crafton Hills8 out of 10 students will pay zero tuition fees through needs-based financial aid. Both campuses are home to food pantry to address student hunger and other programs, connecting with additional resources such as clothing and housing assistance and career opportunities.
“The new partnership with the Inland Empire Health Plan is a common-sense investment that benefits everyone,” the doctor said. Diana Z. RodriguezPrime Minister of San Bernardino Community University district. “When students receive the health care they need, they are more likely to graduate, participate in the workforce and give back to their communities, meaning healthier families, stronger local economies, and workforces ready to support our businesses.
Once the agreement is signed, IEHP and SBCCD will now implement strategies to help integrate MEDI-CAL and IEHP, which are covered by the school’s existing registration process. This includes onsite registration events and additional services and support through the IEHP registration service.
“By eliminating much-needed barriers to health care, we continue to continue our commitment to invest in the continued happiness of our Inland Empire,” said IEHP’s CEO. Jarrod McNaughton.
Learn more about IEHP and its mission to create the best pathway to health for everyone. Visit IEHP.org.
About IEHP
With its mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, the Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the largest Medicaid health plans, the nation’s largest Medicare Medicaid public health plan, and has been recognized as a place of excellence for the fourth year in a row. Founded in 1996, IEHP supports over 1.5 million people Riverside and San Bernardino County Residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP Dual Choice (people with both MEDI-CAL and Medicare). As of 2024, IEHP also offers eligible California plans, ensuring even more access to healthcare for more residents. Today, IEHP has a robust network of quality physicians across the two counties, with nearly 4,000 team members who are fully committed to their vision. They don’t take a break until the community enjoys optimal care and vibrant health. For more information, please visit iehp.org.
Source Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
