Aliados Health Connecting Kids to Coverage Outreach and Enrollment Project - Organization Name: Aliados Health Subrecipients/Sub-Awardee Organizations: Alliance Medical Center, Community Medical Centers, Marin Community Clinics, Petaluma Health Center, Santa Rosa Community Health, West County Health Centers, Winters Healthcare. Project Goals: Aliados Health seeks to support Medicaid and CHIP enrollment and renewal among uninsured children, parents, and pregnant women across Sonoma, Marin, Yolo, and Solano counties. The initiative will reduce barriers to accessing public health benefits through targeted outreach, engagement strategies, and direct enrollment and renewal assistance, ultimately improving health outcomes for low-income populations. Total Budget Amount: $2,999,999 Use of Funds: Funds will support direct outreach, education, and enrollment assistance efforts. Specific activities include: (1) Staffing bilingual Certified Enrollment Counselors (CECs) to provide one-on-one enrollment and renewal assistance; (2) Expanding partnerships with schools, libraries, county-based agencies, and community-based organizations to conduct targeted outreach; (3) Deploying digital and traditional media campaigns, including radio, social media, and print materials, to raise awareness about Medicaid and CHIP eligibility and support; (4) Supporting health centers to reach low-income populations; and (5) Enhancing data collection and reporting systems to track enrollment progress and identify service gaps. Historical Achievements in Medicaid Enrollment and Renewal: Aliados Health has a longstanding history of successful outreach and enrollment efforts through various grants, including previous participation in the Connecting Kids to Coverage initiative. From 2022 to 2025, Aliados Health and its partner health centers: (1) Organized or participated in 138 outreach events; (2) Enrolled 1,756 children, 650 parents, and 578 pregnant individuals in Medicaid and CHIP; (3) Assisted with renewals for 990 children and 511 parents; (4) Established strong referral networks with school districts, WIC Programs, and local healthcare providers to facilitate enrollment assistance. Through the continuation of this project, Aliados Health will build on these achievements to further expand access to Medicaid and CHIP, ensuring that all eligible individuals receive the healthcare coverage they need. The initiative will prioritize sustainability, leveraging partnerships and data-driven strategies to improve outreach effectiveness and enrollment retention. By enhancing awareness and health literacy among low-income populations and the organizations that interact with them, Aliados Health aims to create a lasting impact on health coverage and access in the region.
