Making Public Programs Work for Communities of Color Talking Points for Community Leaders on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities and Public Programs.

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Making Public Programs Work for Communities of Color Talking Points for Community Leaders on Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities and Public Programs

Changing Demographics The demographics of the nation are changing. People of color make up one-third of the U.S. population, and that proportion is expected to increase to half by 2050.

Percent Distribution of U.S. Population by Race/Ethnicity, 2000 Source: U.S. Census, Profile of General Demographics Characteristics: 2000

Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities The problem of racial and ethnic health disparities has been well documented, leading the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make eliminating health disparities by 2010 a national goal. However, recent threats to public health programs such as Medicaid and SCHIP (the State Childrens Health Insurance Program), changes in the Medicare program, and the growing number of uninsured racial and ethnic minorities make reducing and ultimately eliminating these disparities a challenging task.

The Extent and Breadth of Health Disparities People of color are less likely to have health insurance coverage, to see a provider on a regular basis, and to receive preventive screenings or routine health care services. At the same time, people of color are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage of disease and to be hospitalized for preventable conditions.

Defining Disparities The term racial and ethnic health disparities is an umbrella term that includes disparities in health and disparities in health care. Disparities in health: differences between two or more population groups in health outcomes and in the prevalence, incidence, or burden of disease, disability, injury, or death. Disparities in health care: differences between two or more population groups in health care access, coverage, and quality of care, including differences in preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services.

Of all the factors that contribute to health disparities, lack of health care coverage is the single most important factor. Racial and ethnic minorities are much more likely to lack health insurance coverage or to be underinsured compared to non-Hispanic whites. The Role of Health Coverage in Reducing Disparities

People of Color Disproportionately Uninsured While people of color make up just one-third of the U.S. population, they comprise over half of the 45.8 million uninsured.

People without Insurance by Race/Ethnicity, 2004 Uninsured Rates National Rate: 16% 45.8 million uninsured Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Health Insurance Coverage: 2004, Current Population Survey 2004, available online at

The Importance of Public Programs Overwhelming evidence indicates that the single most effective way to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities is through the expansion and preservation of public programs. Innovative models for treating minority patients have often originated in public-sector programs such as Medicaid, SCHIP, and Medicare. Currently, these programs are under threat, moving us in the direction of preservation rather than innovation.

People of Color Disproportionately Rely on Public Programs Racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to rely on public programs for insurance coverage. Consider that... –27.5 percent of African Americans, –22.3 percent of Latinos, –29.9 percent of American Indians/ Alaska Natives, and –11 percent of whites... obtain care through public programs.

Medicaid: Background Covers 53 million low-income Americans –Who qualifies? Pregnant women and children under age 6 with family incomes below 133 percent of poverty, older children with family incomes below 100 percent of poverty, parents with income below their states welfare eligibility levels, and most elderly and people with disabilities who receive cash assistance –What does it provide? Health and long-term care services Jointly funded by states and federal government Program coverage differs from state to state

People of Color Disproportionately Rely on Medicaid 24.6 percent of African Americans, 20.9 percent of Latinos, 9.0 percent of Asian/Pacific Islanders, and 24.9 percent of American Indian/Alaska Natives have coverage through Medicaid.

Medicaid Essential to People of Color Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, State Health Facts Online, available online at accessed on November 15, * Note: Other includes Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, American Indians, Aleutians, Eskimos, and people of two or more races. While racial and ethnic minorities make up just one-third of the total U.S. population, they comprise more than half of those who get their health care through Medicaid. Many minorities would be uninsured without the coverage that Medicaid provides. Non-Elderly Medicaid Enrollees by Race/Ethnicity, 2003

Threats to Medicaid Many proposals have been submitted by both states and the federal government that would radically restructure or cut the Medicaid program. Several states, such as Tennessee, Missouri, and now Florida and South Carolina, have submitted Medicaid waivers that have the potential to drastically reduce the number of racial and ethnic minorities who are covered under their programs. Some states have already made drastic cuts. Diverse advocacy efforts are needed to ensure that we can maintain and expand this very vital safety net.

The State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) SCHIP provides health insurance to roughly 4 million low-income children. SCHIP covers children who are uninsured, who are ineligible for Medicaid, and who are from families with low incomes (generally below 200 percent of poverty, depending on the state).

46.9 percent of African American children and 38.3 percent of Latino children were covered only by either Medicaid or SCHIP in 2002, compared to 18.4 percent of white children. Latino children are twice as likely as African American and white children to be uninsured, but many actually qualify for Medicaid or SCHIP. Children of Color Disproportionately Rely on Medicaid and SCHIP

Enrollment in SCHIP has been shown to increase minority childrens use of health care services to the same level as white children. Although the SCHIP program is an effective tool for reducing racial and ethnic health care disparities, many states are making it harder to enroll and imposing additional barriers that invariably hurt minority children the most. SCHIP Effective at Reducing Disparities

Medicare Provides health insurance to 42 million Americans: –Seniors over age 65 –6.3 million people with permanent disabilities Covers 3.9 million African Americans, 3.1 million Latinos, and 1.7 million other racial and ethnic minorities By 2030, 26 percent of Medicare enrollees are estimated to be from minority groups

The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Medicare Part D (the Medicare prescription drug benefit) began in January Part D provides optional drug coverage to all Medicare enrollees. The Part D benefit will still leave large gaps in coverage for individuals who do not qualify for low- income assistance.

The Structure of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

People of Color and Medicare Part D Among Medicare beneficiaries, 43 percent of African Americans and 37 percent of Latinos went without drug coverage for part or all of Many of them will have access to affordable drug coverage through the Medicare drug benefit for the first time. However, because of the complexity of the program, outreach efforts will need to be expanded so that advocates dont miss this opportunity to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities.

Outreach to People of Color Details about the benefit are available primarily online through a government-run Web site at However, only 11 percent of African Americans age 65 and over reported using the Internet, compared to 22 percent of non- Hispanic whites and 21 percent of English- speaking Hispanics.

Dual Eligibles With implementation of the new law, dual eligibles - those that qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare - will no longer receive prescription drug coverage through Medicaid. These low-income beneficiaries must be enrolled in Part D. Racial and ethnic minorities make up a disproportionate percentage of dual eligibles. More than a third of all African Americans and Latinos in Medicare received prescription drug coverage through Medicaid before January 2006, compared to one out of 10 white beneficiaries. Despite the fact that this change affects more than 2 million Medicare beneficiaries from communities of color, there has been relatively little outreach to minorities regarding the change in coverage.

Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries 64 percent of African American and 62 percent of Latino beneficiaries have incomes below 150 percent of poverty -- which might qualify them for low- income subsidies. Only 4.6 million of the 8.1 million eligible low- income beneficiaries are expected to receive the financial help they qualify for. Minorities are disproportionately represented among the beneficiaries who are eligible for assistance.

What you can do! Community leaders can have a significant impact in their communities by taking a stand on health and health care issues.

What you can do! Engage and influence Congress, the White House, your communities, and the media. Influencing Congress: –Make telephone calls –Send s and letters –Visit state legislators in their home districts –Research bills and committee reports Influencing the White House: –Call, write, , or fax your comments and concerns to the White House

Influencing your community: –Be knowledgeable about health policy developments –Set clear goals –Build coalitions –Take part in legislative action –Get the word out –Get your specific community involved –Work with your local media Influencing the media: –Build a consumer story bank What you can do!

For more information contact: Minority Health Initiatives Families USA Phone: