**Updated November 9, 2009- Added materials for the next Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum (Tuesday, December, 15, 2009 @3:30pmET) in the Downloads section below: Resources for Health Information Technology/Health Information Exchange Implementation. To participate via phone dial 800-837-1935 Conference ID 36179159. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement.

**Updated October 26, 2009-  National Children's Health Insurance Summit: Strategies For Increasing Enrollment and Retention will be held on November 4 - 6, 2009 at the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611 USA Please join us as we come together to share best practices and discuss recruitment and retention tactics to increase enrollment in the Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid. HHS Secretary Sebelius to Give Opening Address. You must be registered to attend. For more information, see: http://www.childrenshealthinsurancesummit.com/ .

**Updated October 19, 2009- The next Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 3:30pmET. To participate via phone dial 800-837-1935 Conference ID 36179159. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement, including how to participate in-person. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forms.

**Updated October 15, 2009- Special Open Door Forum: Medicare Enrollment Assistance Demonstration Project will be held on Wednesday October 28, 2009 from 2-3:30pmET. This Special ODF is being held to to solicit stakeholder input for the design and development of a proposed Medicare Enrollment Assistance Demonstration Project. It will primarily be a listening session for CMS to gather information from stakeholders. If you wish to participate, dial 1-800-837-1935 Conference ID#: 36166283. Please see the Downloads section below for the full participation announcement which lists topic areas in which CMS is seeking feedback. Thank you for your continued interest in the CMS Open Door Forums.

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Low Income Health Access ODF Overview

The Low Income Health Access ODF addresses the concerns of the beneficiary advocates, providers, and information intermediaries throughout the country interested in improving access to Medicare and Medicaid for lower income Americans. Generally, CMS addresses are new guidance or initiatives in programs for people with low-incomes, such as the Medicaid and SCHIP programs.  Also, CMS provides information on the  Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, as well as the low-income subsidy.  Services settings such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Community Health Centers (CHCs) and 340(b) Hospitals and other providers are also often discussed. CMS co-hosts this forum with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). Timely announcements and clarifications regarding important rulemaking, agency program initiatives, and other related areas impacting the lower income beneficiaries are also included in the Forums.

Downloads
Tuesday, December 15, 2009: Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Announcement (PDF, 24KB) Tuesday, December 15, 2009- Materials: Low Income Health Access- Resources for Health Information Technology/Health Information Exchange Implementation (24KB, PDF) Tuesday, September 29, 2009- Materials: Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum (PDF, 304KB) Tuesday, August 25, 2009- Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Materials: Redeeming & Reassignment (PDF, 124KB)
Related Links Inside CMS
Low Income Health Access Open Door Forum Mailing List Sign-Up State Medicaid Director Letters Assuring Access to Community Living for the Disabled Fact Sheet Medicaid & Telemedicine Home & Community Based Services Quality CHIP
Related Links Outside CMS
Government Printing Office Federal Register HRSAs FY 2009 Grant Opportunities in the Health Center Program (added 12/12/08) HRSAs General Health Center Program Information (added 12/12/08) Safety Net Provider Weblinks Medicare Provisions & Safety Net Providers Find Free/Low-Cost Health Care National Health Services Corps School Health Program National Assembly On School-Based Health Care CMS Survey and Certification Group Training Site

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