Planned Parenthood of Montana, Inc.Certified Navigator
Oct. 2016 - Nov. 2018Missoula⎯ Assisted 400+ clients acquire health insurance via healthcare.gov and Montana Medicaid during Open Enrollment. ⎯ Provide one-on-one counseling sessions on personal and private health needs, income, family structure, financial resources to assist clients during the complicated and complex application processes. ⎯ Analyze clients’ financial verifications required to determine eligibility for Medicaid application and assist with completion, submission and tracking of pre-enrollment Medicaid applications ⎯ Provide consultative expertise to select healthcare plans based on need and income employing diplomacy and compassion. Support efficacy of care plans and triage each client’s unique situation in regards to insurance and long-term care needs.
⎯ Use empathetic communication, reflective listening skills, and understanding of Medicaid / Marketplace insurance plans to educate clients on resources and services. Conduct research and analysis as needed in support of each case. ⎯ Identify, contact, and educate University students about health insurance options, i.e., Montana University System Student Insurance, Montana Medicaid, and healthcare.gov. ⎯ Collaborate and work with a team of ten staff, nine navigators, and a Director to clarify policy, build procedures, and support community educational events.
⎯ Implemented a collaborative project with the Montana University System to implement the HIPPPS program to help students reduce tuition costs through state-paid health insurance premiums.