Health Home

WHAT IS A HEALTH HOME?

A Health Home is a care management service model whereby all of an individual’s caregivers communicate with one another so that all of a patient’s needs are addressed in a comprehensive manner.

DID YOU KNOW?

As of January 2012, thousands of New Yorkers with Medicaid will be enrolled into Health Homes as part of the recent New York State Health Care Initiative. Health Home is a term used to describe how health, mental health and substance abuse treatment is coordinated for a person with multiple chronic conditions and their family.

AM I AFFECTED BY THIS CHANGE?

Assignment into a Health Home may apply to you if you are currently on Medicaid and have any of the following conditions:

Mental Health Problem
Drug & Alcohol Problem
Asthma
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Hypertension
HIV/AIDS

WILL I HAVE TO CHANGE MY TREATMENT or MEDICAL PROVIDER?

No, if you are currently participating in medical, mental or substance abuse treatment, you may continue to receive those services through your existing provider and still receive the care coordination benefits that come with being assigned to a Health Home.

WHAT IS CARE COORDINATION AT MHHC?

Care Coordination at MHHC is accomplished through a team of Care Coordinators who works closely with you and your treatment staff to ensure you receive the highest quality of care possible. Care Coordinators are responsible for engaging and motivating you, assisting you with appointments and connecting you to community and social support programs.

Here at MHHC, our care coordination services are tailored to fit your individual needs and offered in your primary language. MHHC’s Health Home services include the following:

Comprehensive Care Management
Care Coordination and Health Promotion
Patient and Family Support
Referral to Community & Social Support Services

WHAT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?

For more information about the MHHC Health Home, reach out to:

Your Medical Provider
Your Counselor
A MHHC Care Coordinator
Patient Advocate

MHHC is a Health Home Member of the Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network